Garlic And Herb Bread (Printable)
Fluffy golden loaf infused with fresh herbs and aromatic garlic—ideal warm side for any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Bread Dough
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garlic and Herb Mixture
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
13 - ¼ teaspoon salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine sugar, yeast, and warm water in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes foamy and bubbly.
02 - Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - While dough rises, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
06 - Punch down the risen dough to release air. Roll out into a rectangle approximately 9 by 13 inches.
07 - Spread the garlic and herb butter evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
08 - Starting from a short end, roll the dough tightly into a log. Place seam side down in a greased 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
09 - Cover the pan loosely and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F during the final 10 minutes of rising.
10 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice with a serrated knife and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The house fills with an incredible garlic aroma that makes everyone gravitate toward the kitchen
- Its surprisingly forgiving for a yeast bread, even if you are new to working with dough
02 -
- Do not rush the rising time or your bread will be dense and heavy instead of fluffy
- Roll the dough tightly so you get those beautiful swirls when you slice it
03 -
- Let the butter soften completely at room temperature for easier spreading
- Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion to get clean slices without squishing the bread