Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread: The Best Homemade Delight
Discover the delightful combination of flavors in this swirled garlic herb and cheese bread, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar, then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread minced garlic, parsley, thyme, mozzarella, and Parmesan evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator.
- Serving with olive oil or butter can enhance the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread, Homemade Bread, Garlic Bread, Cheese Bread