Garlic And Herb Bread (Printable)

Fluffy golden loaf with fresh herbs and aromatic garlic, perfect for any meal.

# What You Need:

→ Bread Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F)
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Garlic and Herb Mixture

07 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - ¼ tsp salt

# How To Make:

01 - In a large bowl, combine sugar, yeast, and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, pepper, and salt until well combined.
06 - Punch down the dough and roll out into a rectangle approximately 9x13 inches.
07 - Spread the garlic and herb butter evenly over the rolled dough.
08 - Roll up tightly from the short end and place, seam side down, in a greased loaf pan.
09 - Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
10 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
11 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh herbs and garlic creates this incredible aroma that fills your entire house
  • Its surprisingly forgiving for bread beginners, plus the homemade taste beats anything from a store bakery
02 -
  • Dough rises best in a draft-free spot, so avoid putting it near open windows or directly on cold countertops
  • The hollow tap test is more reliable than checking internal temperature for bread, so trust your ears over your thermometer
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better, so set your butter out about an hour before starting
  • Use a sharp serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion to avoid squishing your beautiful loaf

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