Garlic Bread Guide

The Complete Garlic Bread Guide (Vegan, Dairy-Free & Big on Flavour)

Welcome to the internet’s most complete guide to making perfect garlic bread — vegan or otherwise. From choosing the best spread, to understanding garlic strength, to fast 10-minute recipes, this hub has everything you need. All tips below use spred, the plant-based stoneground garlic spread that makes garlic bread effortless.

Why Garlic Bread Doesn’t Need Butter

Traditional garlic bread uses dairy butter mixed with garlic, but this creates problems:

  • High saturated fat
  • Inconsistent flavour & burning garlic
  • Unsuitable for vegan or dairy-free diets

spred solves all of this:

  • 100% plant-based
  • Made with cold-stoneground garlic for a deeper flavour
  • Pre-seasoned and ready to spread directly onto bread
  • Available in 20%, 40%, 60% garlic strengths so you control intensity

It spreads straight from the fridge and tastes identical to fresh garlic without the prep.

Choosing the Right Garlic Strength for Garlic Bread

spred comes in three garlic intensities — here’s how to choose:

🟡 20% Garlic Strength

Mild and family-friendly. Use for garlic bread made for kids or anyone who prefers a gentle flavour.

🟠 40% Garlic Strength (Best All-Rounder)

The perfect balance. This is the classic garlic bread flavour most people expect — rich, aromatic, and perfectly savoury.

🔴 60% Garlic Strength

For true garlic lovers. Use on rustic breads, sourdough or when pairing with pasta, soups and hearty meals.

How to Make Garlic Bread (10-Minute Method)

Ingredients:

  • 1 baguette or ciabatta
  • 3 tbsp spred 40%
  • Fresh parsley (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan).
  2. Slice the bread lengthways or into thick rounds.
  3. Spread spred generously over each piece.
  4. Add parsley and salt.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.

Tip: Mix spred 20% with plant-based cheese for a creamy garlic toast.

Garlic Bread Variations

🌱 Vegan Cheesy Garlic Bread

Mix spred 40% with grated vegan mozzarella and bake until bubbly.

🔥 Extra Crispy Garlic Bread

Toast the bread lightly before adding spred — then bake again.

🥖 Sourdough Garlic Bread

Pair spred 60% with artisan sourdough for a punchy, rustic flavour.

🍞 Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Air fry at 180°C for 5–6 minutes for a quick and crisp version.

How to Fix Common Garlic Bread Problems

“My garlic bread is soggy.”

Use slightly less spred or bake at a higher temperature.

“The garlic burned.”

Use spred instead of raw garlic — it prevents burning due to the natural oil blend.

“It isn’t garlicky enough.”

Switch to spred 60% for maximum intensity.

Using spred Beyond Garlic Bread

spred isn’t just for garlic bread — use it to upgrade:

  • Roast potatoes
  • Pasta sauces
  • Grilled vegetables
  • Turkey or plant-based roast marinades
  • BBQ glazes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is garlic bread vegan?

Traditional garlic bread is not, because it uses dairy butter. Using spred makes it completely vegan.

Can I freeze garlic bread?

Yes — spread spred onto bread, freeze, then bake directly from frozen for 5 extra minutes.

Why is stoneground garlic better?

It preserves the fresh garlic flavour, reduces bitterness, and provides a smoother texture than chopped or crushed garlic.

Try spred for Your Next Garlic Bread Night

Choose your garlic strength:

spred makes garlic bread faster, tastier and healthier — with real stoneground garlic in every twist.