Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally and place on the prepared baking sheet with cut sides facing up.

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.

Once the butter is melted, stir in the minced garlic and let it steep for about 3 minutes.

Add salt and dried parsley flakes to the garlic butter and stir to combine.

Generously coat the cut sides of the bread with the garlic butter mixture.

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until edges are golden brown.

For an extra crispy finish, switch on the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

Remove the garlic bread from the oven, slice into pieces, and serve warm.