Swirled Garlic Herb Cheese Bread (Printable Version)
Soft swirled bread with garlic, herbs, and cheese. Ideal for sharing at the table or alongside soups.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Filling
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
03 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
04 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
05 - In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, parsley, basil, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
06 - Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
07 - Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
08 - Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other to form a log.
09 - Cut the log in half lengthwise, exposing the filling. Twist the two halves together and place in a greased loaf pan.
10 - Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
11 - Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses easy to find ingredients from the pantry and fridge
- The flavors of garlic and fresh herbs blend perfectly with stretchy cheese
- Impressive bakery look but totally doable at home
- It is always the first thing to disappear at gatherings or family dinner I still remember the look on my friend’s face the first time I made this and brought it warm to a potluck The whole loaf vanished in just minutes
02 -
- High in protein from the cheese and flour
- Freezes well for easy make ahead
- Perfect for using up those last bits of cheese and herbs in your fridge
- My favorite part is the way the kitchen smells as this bakes I once made this bread during a family snow day and we all tore into it still warm tongues tingling with garlic and melted cheese
03 -
- Let your dough rise somewhere warm and draft free for best results near a sunny window or inside your turnedoff oven works well
- For defined cheese swirls make sure to press the filling gently into the dough before rolling
- Always slice with a serrated knife to preserve those beautiful spiraled layers