In April I planted tiny slivers of garlic in to the vegetable patch and have waited patiently ever since, eagerly anticipating plump bulbs to be used generously in almost every savoury dish that I cook.
Last Sunday was harvest day and I was not disappointed. To celebrate our little crop I made this magnificent garlic bread…you must try it!

Garlic and parmesan bread
Recipe adapted from Seasons, by Donna Hay
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 125 g butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- ½ cup 40g finely grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the bread into 1cm-wide pieces, ensuring you don’t cut all the way through the loaf.
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Place butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the butter is melted. Add the parmesan and basil and stir to combine.
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Carefully separate the bread slices and brush the insides with the garlic butter mixture. Wrap the loaf with foil and place on a baking tray.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.
Bushgovo
Now I am hungry – that looks delish. I hope Mum and Dad's garlic is already when I get home.
MissPiggy
I love garlic bread! I bet you made the sourdough loaf too didn't you?
Jane S
Thanks girls…yes Miss Piggy home-made sourdough…where will it end?
Amy
*salivating*
yum! I wish we could harvest our bulbs now – we've still got at least a month and a half to wait!
xx Amy
Georgia
Home-grown garlic, how exciting! I look forward to seeing what other marvellous veggies you harvest. Loving the blog so far:)