Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread
This soft and buttery swirled garlic herb and cheese bread is packed with cheddar, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. Twist it up and serve warm for an impressive and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl For mixing dough
- 1 Stand mixer With dough hook
- 1 Rolling pin For rolling dough
- 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ¾ cups buttermilk at room temperature
- 2 ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 3 ½-4 cups bread flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 6 tablespoon salted butter at room temperature + more for brushing and serving
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
- 2 tablespoon salted butter melted, for topping
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine buttermilk, instant yeast, sugar, eggs, 3 ½ cups of the flour, and salt.
- Using dough hook, mix for 4-5 minutes until flour is incorporated.
- Add 2 tablespoon of butter and mix for 2-3 more minutes. Add flour as needed until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover bowl with plastic and let rise in warm spot for 2 hours, or until doubled.
- Combine remaining 4 tablespoon butter, garlic, parmesan, basil, thyme, and oregano.
- Punch down the dough and roll into 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread garlic-herb butter and cheddar cheese over dough.
- Roll up tightly from long edge. Slice log lengthwise and twist strands to form braid.
- Transfer to parchment-lined pan, cover with plastic, and let rise another 45 minutes.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Serve warm with salted butter. Perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings.