Description
Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread is a flavorful homemade loaf marbled with garlic butter, melted mozzarella, and fragrant herbs. With its tender crumb and golden crust, this bread is perfect as a snack, side, or show-stopping centerpiece.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for dough)
3 tablespoons melted butter (for filling)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Add softened butter and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5–7 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a small bowl. Set aside.
5. Punch down the dough and roll into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
6. Spread garlic butter over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Roll the dough into a log, then slice it lengthwise. Twist both halves together, cut sides facing up.
8. Transfer to a greased loaf pan and let rise 20–30 minutes.
9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, until golden and baked through.
10. Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t skip the second rise—this ensures a fluffy, airy crumb.
Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
If using dried herbs, reduce the amount by half to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Garlic bread, cheese bread, braided bread, herbed bread