Why is ciabatta better for garlic bread than regular loaves?

Ciabatta’s airy texture and sturdy crust make it ideal for garlic bread. The open crumb allows the butter and garlic to soak in, while the crust crisps beautifully in the oven. Unlike standard sandwich bread, ciabatta doesn’t collapse or turn soggy – you get a chewy, flavourful bite inside with a crisp golden edge.

How do I bake it perfectly without burning the garlic?

Bake at 180°C for about 10 minutes with the buttered side facing up. The butter helps protect the garlic from burning while the parmesan melts into a golden finish. Check at 8 minutes if your oven runs hot – you’re aiming for lightly golden, not dark brown. Separating the loaf halves ensures it heats evenly right through.

Can I serve this with meals beyond Italian food?

Definitely! While it’s the ultimate match for pasta, pizza, and lasagne, Nat’s garlic ciabatta also makes a great side for roasts, soups, barbecues, or even as a starter with dips. The quality ingredients and balanced flavours mean it’s versatile enough to elevate any meal, not just Italian classics.

Nat's Garlic Ciabatta Bread on a rustic chopping board, sliced with parsely and garlic in the backround

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Nat's Garlic & Parmesan Ciabatta Bread

Name: Nat's Garlic & Parmesan Ciabatta Bread
Brand: Natalie
Price: 8.0 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (82 reviews)

$8.00

Crispy, buttery, and irresistible – the Italian side you’ll always want on the table

"My family agree, there's no better side than a loaf of homemade garlic bread with any lasagne, pasta or pizza! I make my garlic bread on premium ciabatta bread utilising quality butter, parmesan, fresh parsley, good quality olive oil and garlic." – Nat

This isn’t your average supermarket garlic bread. Nat’s version is handmade on premium ciabatta, giving you the perfect balance of a golden, crispy crust and a soft, airy interior. Each loaf is slathered with real butter, fragrant garlic, fresh parsley, and olive oil, then topped with parmesan so it bakes to a bubbling, golden finish.

At 150g, each ciabatta loaf serves 2–4 as a side, making it the perfect accompaniment to pasta, pizza, or lasagne. The ciabatta base gives a chewiness and flavour you simply don’t get from standard bread, soaking up all that buttery garlic goodness without turning soggy. Whether paired with Italian classics or enjoyed as a starter with soups and salads, this garlic bread is the side dish that makes every meal feel complete.

Enjoy with any of our Italian meals found here

Made with ❤️ by Nat

Preparation Instructions

COOK FROM FROZEN

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 180C and remove garlic bread from packaging and separate the two halves.

Step 2 - Place on a baking tray, butter side up, bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden.

*Cooking times and temperatures provided are guidelines and may vary depending on individual oven types

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: Ciabatta (Flour (gluten), Water, Yeast, Salt, Bread Improver,Soy Flour, Inactive Dry Yeast, Flour Treatment Agent (300), Enzymes), butter (milk), garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, parmesan (milk).

Contains: soy, gluten, milk

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

1 x 150g Ciabatta Loaf 🥖

Enjoy with any of our Italian meals found here

🌶️ Spice Level -Not spicy

About Your Cook

Hi, I'm Nat

I am a versatile cook, I love experimenting with new flavours & I've had experience cooking a number of different cuisines from different countries & cultures. I've studied nutrition and sports related nutrition, I love cooking wholesome food but also love to indulge. My latest job for a top Australian food blogger involved recipe development and testing which has given me exposure to multiple styles and facets of cooking. I love cooking Asian food with bold flavours, but also home style family meals & classic favourites.

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Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Natalie, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....

Italian food lovers who want a proper garlic bread made with authentic ingredients

Families who love pasta nights, pizza nights, or lasagne feasts

Dinner parties where a restaurant-quality side makes all the difference

Handmade with Love by Accredited Local Cooks

Freshly Frozen for Your Convenience

Delivering to NSW, ACT, SA, VIC, QLD

: Ciabatta’s airy texture and sturdy crust make it ideal for garlic bread. The open crumb allows the butter and garlic to soak in, while the crust crisps beautifully in the oven. Unlike standard sandwich bread, ciabatta doesn’t collapse or turn soggy – you get a chewy, flavourful bite inside with a crisp golden edge.
: Bake at 180°C for about 10 minutes with the buttered side facing up. The butter helps protect the garlic from burning while the parmesan melts into a golden finish. Check at 8 minutes if your oven runs hot – you’re aiming for lightly golden, not dark brown. Separating the loaf halves ensures it heats evenly right through.
: Definitely! While it’s the ultimate match for pasta, pizza, and lasagne, Nat’s garlic ciabatta also makes a great side for roasts, soups, barbecues, or even as a starter with dips. The quality ingredients and balanced flavours mean it’s versatile enough to elevate any meal, not just Italian classics.

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Generous and tasty serving for one enjoyed with a crusty roll. I often find chicken soup too salty but this was perfect. Highly recommend.
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Everything about this dish is divine. From the smell, he taste, the flavours, the presentation, it is all simply amazing.
Nat you are a superstar, this meal is absolutely delicious & you should be proud of the masterpiece of taste you have created.
Cannot recommend this incredible meal enough, more than 5 stars forsure.
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We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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