Garlic and Herb Bread (Print Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread Dough

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

→ Garlic and Herb Mixture

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine sugar, yeast, and warm water in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 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 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 to 35 minutes until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
11 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the garlic butter melts into every tender crevice makes it impossible to stop at just one slice
  • It comes together with basic pantry ingredients but tastes like something from a bakery
02 -
  • Water that's too hot will kill your yeast instantly, while water that's too cold will make it sluggish
  • Letting the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot is the secret to getting those beautiful air pockets
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a better final texture
  • Letting the bread cool for at least 10 minutes prevents the inside from becoming gummy when you slice it

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