Description
A delicious bread enriched with garlic, herbs, and cheese, perfect as a side or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cups buttermilk at room temperature
- 2 ½ tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 ½–4 cups bread flour
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 6 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature + more for brushing and serving
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup fresh chopped basil
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano
- Topping: 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the room temperature buttermilk, instant yeast, granulated sugar, eggs, 3 ½ cups bread flour, and salt. Using the dough hook, mix until the flour is completely incorporated, about 4-5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the room temp butter and mix until combined, an additional 2-3 minutes. If the dough is still sticky, add ¼ cup of flour at a time, adding more as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic to the touch.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot. Allow the dough to rise for 2 hours, or until doubled in size. While the dough is rising, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, chopped garlic, parmesan, basil, thyme, and oregano in a small bowl.
- Once the dough has risen, punch the dough down and roll out onto a lightly floured surface, creating a large rectangle about 12 x 18 inches. Spread the garlic and herb butter evenly over the dough and the shredded cheddar cheese. Starting with the long edge closest to you, roll the dough into a log, keeping it fairly tight as you go. When you reach the edge, pinch along the edge to seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log of dough in half lengthwise, leaving a small portion at one end intact. Turn the halves to expose the filling. Cross the dough ropes over each other, repeating the twisting until you have a long, twisted dough.
- Carefully transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm spot for an additional 45 minutes.
- After the second rise, uncover and brush the top of the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of salted butter and garlic powder.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Carefully transfer the bread to the oven and bake 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
Notes
- Ensure the buttermilk is at room temperature for the best results.
- Feel free to customize the herbs used based on your preference.
- This bread is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg