Garlic bread

1 small wholemeal baguette

50g reduced-fat spread

2 cloves of garlic

15ml spoon fresh parsley

Garlic press, chopping board, sharp knife, small bowl, mixing spoon, bread knife, knife, foil.

1. Preheat oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6.
2. Peel and crush the garlic.
3. Chop the fresh parsley.
4. Mix the reduced-fat spread, garlic and parsley together in a small bowl.
5. Cut the baguette into slices.
6. Spread the garlic butter onto each slice.
7. Wrap the baguette in foil.
8. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
9. Peel foil back and bake for a further 5 minutes until crunchy.

• Turn up the flavour: Try wraps, rolls, naan or pitta bread for a change.
• Save your pennies: Bread can be kept in the freezer to keep it fresh for longer so you don't waste any leftovers! 
• Food skills: Check out our food skills videos to help understand the key skills used in this recipe.

Be ingredient aware!

Check for any food allergy, intolerance, special dietary requirement or religious/cultural reasons for not handling or eating the ingredients in this recipe. 

You may need to modify the recipe accordingly. For example, if following a vegan or vegetarian diet, use a dairy alternative. For those with an allergy to gluten, use a gluten-free bread. Always check food labels for allergens, and suitability for vegetarians and vegans.

For full guidance and up-to-date information on the 14 allergens, please visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. 
  

Nutritional information

This recipe serves one portions based on portion size guidance for 11-18 year olds , if serving to younger children then they may require a smaller portion and if serving to adults, they may require a bit more. 

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