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Swirled Garlic Herb Bread

Swirled Garlic Herb Bread: Your New Favorite Homemade Delight

Swirled Garlic Herb Bread is a flavorful and fluffy homemade delight, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk or dairy-free milk for lactose-free
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast ensure freshness
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup/agave for vegan
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour can use bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salted butter or olive oil for dairy-free
For the Filling
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, can use roasted garlic
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese or cheddar/pecorino
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs basil, thyme, sage; can use dried

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, instant yeast, and honey. Let it froth for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Add eggs, all-purpose flour, and salt. Mix on low for 4-5 minutes until combined, then knead in softened butter for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
First Rise
  1. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and place in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk softened butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and fresh herbs until creamy.
Shape Dough
  1. Once risen, punch down dough, roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly into a log, slice, and twist together.
Second Rise
  1. Place the twisted dough on a lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise for 45 minutes until puffy.
Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake twisted dough for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different herbs or cheeses to personalize your bread.

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