Garlic And Herb Bread (Printable)

Fluffy golden loaf with fresh herbs and aromatic garlic, ideal as a side or appetizer.

# What You'll 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 It:

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.
05 - Mix butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, pepper, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Punch down 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. Preheat oven to 350°F.
10 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
11 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Impossibly tender bread that tears apart in warm, buttery strands
  • The way fresh herbs and garlic permeate every single bite
  • Deceptively simple for something that tastes bakery made
02 -
  • Warm water should feel like a comfortable bath temperature, hot water can kill your yeast
  • Letting the dough rise in a warm, draft free spot makes all the difference in texture
  • The second rise is just as important as the first for that fluffy interior
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a more uniform dough
  • Don't skip the kneading, those 8 minutes develop the gluten structure that creates the perfect texture

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