Garlic And Herb Bread (Printable version)
Fluffy golden loaf with fresh herbs and aromatic garlic, perfect as a side or appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Dough
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garlic and Herb Mixture
07 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - ¼ tsp salt
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine sugar, yeast, and warm water in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, pepper, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Punch down risen dough and roll out into a rectangle approximately 9x13 inches.
07 - Spread garlic and herb butter evenly over the rolled dough surface.
08 - Roll dough tightly from the short end. Place seam side down in a greased loaf pan.
09 - Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F during final rise.
10 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
11 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The aroma alone will have your family gathering around the oven like its storytime
- Nothing beats pulling warm homemade bread apart with your hands
02 -
- Hot water kills yeast instantly, so aim for wrist temperature every time
- Letting the bread cool in the pan too long makes the bottom soggy from trapped steam
03 -
- Mince your garlic finely so it distributes evenly throughout every bite
- Brush the top with melted butter during the last five minutes of baking for extra golden color