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
2ยผ 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)
1ยฝ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit 5โ10 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 5โ7 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 20โ30 minutes.
9. Bake at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for 30โ35 minutes, until golden and baked through.
10. Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
Donโt skip the second riseโthis 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