Lekker Knoffel Brood (Garlic Bread)
Lekker Knoffel Brood
Knoffelbrood was the tray that made everyone drift toward the kitchen — that warm, buttery smell sneaking down the hallway long before supper was ready. Your mum would mix the garlic butter by feel, spread it thick between the slices, and wrap the whole loaf in foil so it came out soft, steamy, and impossible to leave alone. It's the kind of bread that never lasted long enough to cool, with hands grabbing pieces straight from the foil.
**Tip:** As a true South African, wrap it in foil and cook it inside the charcoal braai.
Ingredients
- 1 long loaf (baguette or similar)
- 125 g spreadable cheese or softened butter
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped
- Extra butter (for mixing with garlic)
Method
- Mix garlic into the butter or spreadable cheese.
- Slice the loaf, then spread the garlic butter generously between slices or over the cut surface.
- Wrap in foil and grill over coals or bake until golden and heated through.