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Toasted garlic bread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 369 kcal —
- Protein 8.6 g 17%
- Carbohydrate 48 g 17%
- Fat 14 g 18%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 13%
- Fibre 3 g 11%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 679 mg 30%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 143 µg 16%
- Vitamin C 0.19 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.5 mg 17%
- Vitamin K 14.2 µg 12%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.4 mg 34%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.32 mg 24%
- Niacin (B3) 4.6 mg 29%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 121 µg 30%
- Vitamin B12 0.01 µg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 73.2 mg 6%
- Iron 2.5 mg 14%
- Magnesium 26.6 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 106 mg 8%
- Potassium 121 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.86 mg 8%
- Copper 0.19 mg 21%
- Manganese 0.49 mg 21%
- Selenium 30.6 µg 56%
Similar foods
- Garlic bread350 kcal / 100 g
- Toasted egg bread315 kcal / 100 g
- Toastwith garlic385 kcal / 100 g
- Garlic-filled breadwhite, with butter, as purchased320 kcal / 100 g
- Italian breadtoasted287 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat breadtoasted313 kcal / 100 g
- Toasted french or vienna breadincludes sourdough319 kcal / 100 g
- White breadcommercially prepared, toasted290 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced breadtoasted248 kcal / 100 g
- Multigrain toast282 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Toasted garlic bread
How do you make toasted garlic bread at home?
Mix softened butter with finely grated garlic and chopped parsley, spread it over sliced baguette or ciabatta, then grill until the edges are crisp and golden. For a softer centre, bake at 200 °C for about 8–10 minutes instead.
How do you stop garlic bread burning under the grill?
Put the slices on a tray on a middle shelf and watch them closely: the butter and garlic can brown quickly. Turn the slices once the edges are crisp, or bake them at 200 °C for a gentler, more even finish.
Can you freeze toasted garlic bread?
Freeze it in a sealed bag once completely cool, with baking paper between slices so they do not stick. Reheat from frozen in a 180 °C oven until hot and crisp, usually about 8–12 minutes.
What goes well with toasted garlic bread?
Serve it with tomato soup, minestrone, pasta with tomato sauce or a green salad. It is also useful for mopping up the sauce from mussels or a stew.
What is the difference between toasted garlic bread and garlic bread?
Toasted garlic bread has been browned until crisp, while garlic bread may be served softer after baking. Toasting also gives the bread more crunch, but take care not to let the garlic or butter scorch.
Can you make toasted garlic bread without butter?
Yes: brush the bread with olive oil mixed with crushed garlic, then toast or grill it until golden. This gives a lighter coating than butter and works particularly well on sourdough or ciabatta.
How do you keep leftover toasted garlic bread crisp?
Let it cool completely, then keep it in a paper bag or loosely covered container at room temperature; a sealed container traps moisture and softens it. Crisp it again in a hot oven for a few minutes before serving.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6761 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
