It’s hard to beat a piece of this Classic Buttered Garlic Bread for the perfect crunchy, crispy, buttery bite. Rich and herby, this garlic bread comes together quickly and effortlessly thanks to Lifeway Kefir Butter, which boasts billions of live probiotics and can be used in everything from butter boards to classic sides like this easy garlic bread recipe.
Our European style butter is made with 82% butterfat, so it delivers on a decadent, creamy, and rich taste that makes great garlic bread so special. You can spread Lifeway Kefir Butter on bread by itself, or you can get a little more creative like we did here. Before layering a generous layer of the butter on top of the bread, we mixed in a little minced garlic and some herbs, then dressed the bread with this incredible flavored blend. This bread’s bold garlic butter flavor is ultra-satisfying on its own, but feel free to serve it with a dipping sauce like marinara, or pair with your go-to spaghetti or lasagna recipe.
No matter how you serve this garlic bread, there’s no doubt that this recipe — or any recipe with butter — is always better with Lifeway Kefir Butter! Find all of our probiotic products in a store near you here, and discover more ways to use Lifeway in the kitchen here.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 30 mins Servings: 4-6Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Salted Kefir Butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp. dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 loaf of sourdough or Italian bread
- For serving: marinara sauce
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the loaf of bread in half horizontally and place on a large baking pan lined with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the Lifeway Kefir Salted Butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, and fresh parsley until combined.
- Liberally spread the butter mixture on an even layer of the inside of each piece of bread.
- Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Let the garlic bread cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cutting board, slice in pieces, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, or pair with your favorite Italian dish like spaghetti or lasagna. Enjoy!
