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Swirled Garlic Herb Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Swirled Garlic Herb Bread is a flavorful homemade bread infused with fresh herbs and garlic, perfect for serving warm with butter. This recipe yields a soft and aromatic loaf with a beautifully twisted swirl.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 3/4 cup warm whole milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature, plus more for serving

Herb Butter

  • 1–2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix the dough: Add eggs, 3 ½ cups flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Use a dough hook or mix by hand until combined. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add the remaining flour. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and continue kneading for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. Let the dough rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the herb butter: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter with grated garlic, parmesan, basil, thyme, and sage. Set aside.
  5. Roll out the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Evenly spread the garlic herb butter over the dough, ensuring full coverage.
  6. Shape the bread: Roll the dough tightly into a log from the long side. Using a sharp knife, slice the log lengthwise, keeping one end slightly intact. Twist the two halves over each other, exposing the herb-filled layers. Coil the twisted dough into an “S” shape and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Second rise: Cover the shaped dough and let it rise for another 45 minutes until it puffs up slightly.
  8. Bake the bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Brush the warm bread with additional butter for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Use extra flour for rolling to prevent sticking.
  • Brush the bread with butter after baking for extra richness and flavor.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/swirled-garlic-herb-bread-recipe/