Garlic bread
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'''Garlic bread''' typically consists of bread topped with [[garlic]] and [[butter]] or sometimes [[olive oil]] (or both). It is often used as a simple accompaniment to [[pasta]] and other [[Italy|Italian]] dishes. It is then either [[grilling|grilled]] or [[broiled]] until toasted.
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 modern variation on the recipe tops the garlic bread with a variety of cheeses, often [[mozzarella]], [[cheddar cheese|cheddar]] or [[feta]]. A light layer of freshly-grated [[parmesan]] on top of the mozzarella adds an extra boost of flavour. [[Mexican]]-style variations often include topping the garlic bread with [[cheese]], [[salsa]] and [[chili peppers]].
Frozen garlic bread was developed in the 1970s by [[Cole's Quality Foods]] in Michigan.<ref>[http://colesqualityfoods.com/ourcompany.html Cole's - Home of the Original Frozen Garlic Bread]</ref>
Over the years, it has been debated whether garlic bread is a variation of [[bruschetta]] or if it is an [[USA|American]] creation.<ref>[http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodbreads.html#bruschetta The Food Timeline: history notes-bread<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
{{Cookbook|Garlic bread}}
*[http://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe.php?id=164&title=Parmesan+Garlic+Bread Cooking For Engineers: Parmesan Garlic Bread] - a simple recipe with step-by-step photographs
*[http://www.answers.com/topic/garlic-bread Garlic Bread info]
[[Category:Breads]]
[[Category:Italian cuisine]]
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