One of the most important things about making delicious and fresh garlic bread is finding the ingredients. I just go to my local grocery store. No need to waste time and money going to specialty shops, unless you really need something authentic or you know about a local place with great fresh bread. It's up to you of course, just remember that the bread is usually a side dish, so you don't need to spend a lot to make it great.
The first thing you'll need is a loaf of bread. I like French or Italian bread. White or wheat are tasty, and some grocery stores have bread with roasted garlic already inside and other varieties. Try something new next time. I usually slice off as much as I need and wrap up the rest for later. Then slice it in half so there's a top and bottom side. Lightly rub or drizzle olive oil or butter on open side of each slice.
Next we need a fresh bulb of garlic. Well, fresh is relative here because it can sit a while and still be good. You'll probably only need a few cloves from the bulb chopped up into very small pieces to sprinkle on each piece before putting on the cheese.
At this point I like to sprinkle on some Italian Seasonings. You can find it at the store under the same name, it's a variety of spices that go well on garlic bread. Otherwise you can use parsley, oregano, or any other spices that would go with Italian foods.
Now we need cheese. Mozzarella is best, I like pre-shredded from the store. You can also add grated Parmesan or Romano on top for a twist.
Place it in the oven on a cookie sheet for 9-12 minutes at 350 F, or until the cheese and crust is the desired level of golden brown. Cool several minutes before eating to avoid burns.
