Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
This will ensure your garlic bread bakes evenly.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and stir, cooking until soft for about 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic mixture with Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cut the baguette in half horizontally and spread the butter mixture evenly on each half.
Make sure every inch gets covered with this fantastic mixture for maximum taste.
Wrap the baguette halves in aluminum foil.
Place them in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the baguettes are warm and crusty.