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Low-fat Garlic Bread

Low-fat Garlic Bread
(Makes 6 Servings)

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Garlic bread (also called garlic toast)[1] consists of bread (usually a baguette or sour dough like a ciabatta), topped with garlic and olive oil or butter and may include additional herbs, such as oregano or chives.[2] It is then either grilled until toasted or baked in a conventional or bread oven.[2]

It is typically made using a French baguette, or sometimes a sourdough like ciabatta which is partially sliced downwards, allowing the condiments to soak into the loaf while keeping it in one piece. The bread is then stuffed through the cuts with oil and minced garlic before baking. Alternatively, butter and garlic powder are used, or the bread is cut lengthwise into separate slices which are individually garnished.

Some variants are topped with a variety of cheeses, often mozzarella, Parmesan, cheddar or feta. Some restaurants use clarified butter in place of olive oil.


History
Garlic bread stems from bruschetta,[3][4] which appeared in Italy around the 15th century, and can be traced back to Ancient Rome.[5] Garlic bread originated in the United States and it is a typical Italian-American dish. It probably originated after Italian immigrants started to use butter as a substitute for olive oil, which was uncommon in the United States in the first half of the 20th century. [6]

This low-fat garlic bread recipes is one of my favorites for one reason: it’s super simple. Yogurt plus flour? It sounds like an odd combination but it’s incredibly simple to make and takes little time. You can always add a mixture of grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley in substation of the garlic powder to add a ton of flavor. Turn it into cheese garlic bread by adding some mozzarella cheese for the last 5 minutes of cooking!

Difficulty ⭐ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Servings: 6
Prep time: 2-5 minutes.
Cook time: 18-24 minutes.

Equipment

APPLIANCES

  • Oven
  • Microwave or stove (for melting butter)

EQUIPMENT

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet or baking tray
  • Basting brush or spoon

Equipment

PANTRY ITEMS

  • 1 cup self rising flour
  • Non-stick spray

DAIRY

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, no-fat, plain
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter, melted (Or low-fat butter)

HERBS AND SPICES

  • 1 tbsp garlic, dried (Or garlic powder)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375. In a large bowl, add the self rising flour and the Greek yogurt and mix. The dough is going to be very sticky.
  2. Apply non-stick spray to a sheet tray or a cookie sheet with raised edges. Spread the dough on the tray and form it into a rectangle. You will want the dough to be about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Evenly cover the dough with the melted low-fat butter of your choice using a basting brush or a spoon. Sprinkle with salt and dried garlic flakes.
  4. Bake for 18-24 minutes or until golden brown.
A nutrition label for low-fat garlic bread.

* These nutrition facts are based on the ingredients we used and they may vary depending on the source of the ingredients used to make the recipe. Please check your ingredients’ nutrition facts for more accurate information.

This is a modified version of recipes available online. You can find the original recipes at:
https://www.shelikesfood.com/garlic-cheese-bread/
https://www.fitandfrugalmommy.com/two-ingredient-dough-garlic-bread/

Citations:
• Multiple authors. “Garlic Bread.” Wikipedia, 01 Nov. 2005, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic_bread.
• Isadora. “The Easiest Garlic Cheese Bread.” She Likes Food, 29 Mar. 2020, www.shelikesfood.com/garlic-cheese-bread/.
• Tara. “Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Bread.” Fit and Frugal Mommy, 12 Feb. 2019, www.fitandfrugalmommy.com/two-ingredient-dough-garlic-bread/.