Garlic Bread with Herbed Basil Butter

Makes about 10 slices

Garlic Bread is part and parcel at the traditional South African braai! Try this recipe with a modern twist.

Recipe Category

Baking, Bread, Traditional Homegrown South African Recipes

Products in this recipe

Basil Pesto, Garlic & Herb Seasoning

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You will need

Main Dish

1 long French loaf
125 g butter at room temperature
2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman’s Garlic & Herb Seasoning
3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman’s Basil Pesto

Method

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Slice a French loaf at 1½ cm intervals, almost all the way through. Mash the soft butter, Seasoning and Basil Pesto together. Spread each slice with this flavourful mixture. Wrap the bread snugly in foil and heat through for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.