Garlic bread is a kind of bread that contains garlic. It is often used as a simple accompaniment to pasta and other Italian dishes. It consists of Italian bread topped with garlic, butter, and olive oil. It is then grilled until toasted. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 1. ... For other uses, see Bread (disambiguation). ... Binomial name L. Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... For the 1970s rock and roll band, see Bread (band). ... Binomial name L. Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. ... For other uses, see Butter (disambiguation). ... For the Popeye character, see Olive Oyl. ... Food cooking on a charcoal grill Grilling is a form of cooking that involves direct heat. ...

It is often made using a bread such as a baguette or Italian bread: Bread is sliced towards the bottom, but kept in one piece. Afterwards, melted butter and garlic (or garlic powder) is spread between the slices. The bread is then baked in an oven. Alternatively, the bread can be cut into individual slices and covered with the butter individually. A baguette (French for little stick) is a variety of bread distinguishable by its much greater length than width, and noted for its very crispy crust. ... For the 1970s rock and roll band, see Bread (band). ... Garlic powder is a spice, or powder, made from pounding garlic. ... Oven depicted in a painting by Millet An oven is an enclosed compartment for heating, baking or drying. ...

A modern variation on the recipe tops the garlic bread with a variety of cheeses, often mozzarella, cheddar or feta. A light layer of freshly-grated parmesan on top of the mozzarella adds an extra boost of flavor. ^{[citation needed]} This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Country of origin England Region, town Somerset, Cheddar Source of milk Cows, rarely Goats Pasteurised Frequently Texture hard/semi-hard Aging time 3-30 months depending on variety Certification West Country farmhouse Cheddar Only: PDO Cheddar cheese is a hard, pale yellow to orange, sharp-tasting cheese originally (and still... Country of origin Greece Region, town N/A Source of milk Goat, sheep or mixture of these Pasteurised Depends on variety Texture Depends on variety Aging time min. ... Parmesan cheese. ...

Frozen garlic bread was developed in the 1970s by Cole's Quality Foods in Michigan^[1].

Over the years, it has been debated whether garlic bread is a variation of bruschetta or if it is an American creation. ^[2] Bruschetta made with tomatoes Bruschetta with olive oil and ham   is a food originating in central Italy. ...

References

1. ^ Cole's - Home of the Original Frozen Garlic Bread
2. ^ http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodbreads.html#bruschetta

External links

• Cooking For Engineers: Parmesan Garlic Bread - a simple recipe with step-by-step photographs
• Garlic Bread info
• Wikibooks:Cookbook:Garlic bread