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Delicious Garlic Herb Cheese Bread with melted cheese and fresh herbs

Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread

A delightful and cheesy bread that combines roasted garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for any gathering or a comforting meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or chives), chopped Fresh herbs are recommended.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar) Use sharper cheese for better flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  3. Mix in the roasted garlic and fresh herbs.
  4. Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Punch down the dough and roll it out. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the surface and roll it up tightly.
  3. Place in a greased loaf pan and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Let cool slightly before slicing and enjoy warm.

Notes

This bread is perfect for gatherings and tastes even better with a good butter-to-toast ratio. Be kind to your oven and yourself while baking.