The holiday season is upon us: a time for gatherings, gratitude, and indulging in foods that make us feel the comfort of home. Few flavors say “comfort” like the savory, mouth-watering allure of garlic bread. At La Brea Bakery, we’re celebrating garlic bread as a beloved staple for holiday get-togethers and sharing ways our artisan breads can help create memorable experiences around the table. So, let’s toast to the food that brings us together — starting with that first, irresistible bite.
Better Bread
Made with only four simple ingredients: flour, water, salt, and our signature sourdough starter, La Brea Bakery’s breads and artisan rolls help elevate every holiday event. With a homemade taste, texture, and aroma, our loaves, baguettes, rolls, rounds, and Take-and-Bake varieties save time without compromising on quality when preparing for holiday gatherings.
Garlic-Infused Recipes
Garlic bread is a timeless favorite, beloved for its simple yet perfect combination of a warm, crusty texture, rich garlic flavor, and buttery goodness. Its versatility makes it ideal for countless dishes, adding a comforting, savory touch that brings people together.
Garlic Butter and Bacon Baked Dinner Rolls
In less than 20 minutes, your guests can be enjoying these warm, flavorful La Brea Bakery Sourdough Rolls baked fresh with bacon, onions, plenty of garlic butter, and aromatic rosemary sprigs.
Pro Tip: Serve as an appetizer while you prep the rest of the meal.
Garlic Butter Board
Easy to make and beautiful to serve, this Garlic Butter Board will impress the guests at your holiday party. Mix roasted garlic and butter, spread on a charcuterie board, sprinkle with black pepper and truffle salt, drizzle with olive oil, and surround with slices of crispy, golden brown La Brea Bakery French Baguette for dipping.
Tear-and-Share Garlic Bread Loaf
Made with just four ingredients, this simple and shareable garlic bread loaf will fill your home with irresistible aromas! Crush garlic cloves and mix into your favorite butter. Cut several slices into a La Brea Bakery Country White Sourdough Loaf, without cutting all the way through. Between slices, spread garlic bread and add a sprig of fresh rosemary. Bake until heated through and serve.
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
Garlic butter makes grilled cheese even better! Simply spread garlic butter onto one side each of two slices of La Brea Bakery Sourdough Loaf. Place bread butter side down in a pan over low to medium heat, add a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and top with the other slice of garlic bread. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Simplify Your Party Prep
The holiday season is just around the corner. La Brea Bakery can help you prepare with tips and tricks to make hosting easier, less stressful, and more enjoyable as the host.
- Stock Up on Bread:
Portion out your bread and freeze it for a day or two. Thaw on the counter or bake from frozen at 350 degrees: 5 minutes for rolls or 10 minutes for loaves. - Freeze Desserts:
Cheesecake, pie, cake, and many other desserts can be made or bought ahead of time and thawed at room temperature on the day of your event. - Start Chopping Early:
Chop fruits and veggies a day or two in advance and store them in airtight containers in the fridge. - Keep Fresh Bread Fresh:
Place your bread in a paper bag or reusable bread bag. Avoid plastic as it holds in moisture, allowing mold to grow faster. - Don’t Throw Out Leftover Bread:
Save any leftover La Brea Bakery bread for use in some delicious next-day recipes. Revive slightly stale bread by placing it in the toaster. - Combine Décor with Delicious:
Make a crowd-pleasing Garlic Butter Bread Candle for your tablescape (see below). (Note: Please use the new photo for this if possible!)
Additional tips to stress less:
- Use a slow cooker or Instant Pot when possible for hands-off cooking.
- Don’t stress about cleaning every corner. Focus on just the areas your guests will see.
- Treat yourself like a guest — once the food is ready, relax and enjoy the company of your friends and family.
How to Make a Garlic Butter Bread Candle
Fun to make and to serve, a Garlic Butter Bread Candle will be the talk of your holiday gathering. It’s delicious artisan bread, savory garlic butter, and table décor – all in one!
How to make it:
- Whisk together a head of roasted garlic with a pound of softened butter.
- Cut a small hole in the bottom of two plastic, disposable cups (preferably without logos).
- Insert wicks into the holes, then fill each cup halfway with the garlic butter. Pull the wicks until the metal piece is flush with the butter. Cover and freeze for at least two hours.
- Prep a La Brea Bakery Tuscan Loaf by cutting two holes in the bread where the butter candles will be placed.
- Once the butter has hardened, cut the cups off of both candles and place them in the prepared loaf.
- Allow the butter to come to room temperature, then trim and light the wicks, allowing 30 minutes or so for the butter to soften and get warm.
- Carefully dip slices of La Brea Bakery French Baguette into the warmed butter and enjoy!
Leftovers Everyone Will Love
If you happen to have holiday leftovers, put them to good use with La Brea Bakery bread and these delicious recipes:
Artisan Bread Stuffing
This classic La Brea Bakery stuffing recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household during the holidays. Featuring cubed Italian Round Loaf, lots of fresh herbs, onions, shallots, leeks, and chicken stock, this stuffing will make you forget all about the boxed version.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Hasselbacks
Our Take-and-Bake Savory Holiday Rolls are a delightful replacement for potatoes in this hearty meal, made with leftover ham, turkey, greens, gravy, and melted butter.
Turkey Salad Sandwich with Cranberry Vinaigrette
This day-after sandwich makes wonderful use of leftover turkey, parsley, celery leaves, shallots, and a flavorful cranberry vinaigrette on La Brea Bakery’s slightly sweet Torta Rolls.
Break better bread with the ones you love this holiday season!
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