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Swirled Garlic Herb And Cheese Bread

Irresistible Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread Recipe

Experience the delightful flavors of Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread, a vegetarian comfort dish perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Whole milk or non-dairy alternative recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Or brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted; use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blends can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt recommended
For the Filling
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs Thyme, Parsley, Rosemary; dried alternative can be used
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Fontina or cheddar are alternatives
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Or non-dairy milk for a vegan option

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • loaf pan
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add eggs, melted butter, flour, and salt; mix into a sticky dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
Rising
  1. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
Garlic Herb Butter
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 2 minutes, then mix in fresh herbs, allowing to cool.
Shaping
  1. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, brush with garlic herb butter, and sprinkle with mozzarella.
  2. Roll tightly into a log, slice lengthwise, and twist before placing in a greased loaf pan.
Final Rise
  1. Cover the loaf and let rise for 30-40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) during this time.
Baking
  1. Brush the loaf with egg wash and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding.
Cooling
  1. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for another 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool before slicing to maintain neat layers. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.

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