Garlic and Herb Bread (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

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

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

01 - Combine sugar, yeast, and warm water in a large bowl. 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 - Mix butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, pepper, and salt in a small bowl 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 loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

11 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.

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The garlic herb butter seeps into every spiral creating pockets of intense flavor throughout the loaf
Despite the impressive presentation this dough comes together with ingredients you already have in your pantry

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Resist the urge to add extra flour during kneading the dough will become sticky then smooth as you work it
The butter mixture might seem excessive but every bit is necessary for that spiral of flavor in each slice

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