Description
Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread is a flavorful and visually striking bread that combines garlic, herbs, and cheeses, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Shape the Bread: Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling, and roll tightly into a log.
- Slice and Arrange: Cut the log into 12 pieces and place them cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This bread can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to customize the herbs based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg