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Swirled Garlic Herb Cheese Bread

Swirled Garlic Herb Cheese Bread sliced on wooden board showing cheese swirls
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Soft, fluffy bread swirled with savory garlic herb butter and loaded with melted cheese. Perfect side dish for pasta or soup.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
  2. Add the olive oil, beaten egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix with a dough hook or by hand until combined into a shaggy dough.
  3. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth, elastic, and springs back when poked.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. While the dough is rising, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
  7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out into a 9×12 inch rectangle.
  8. Brush the entire surface with the garlic herb butter mixture, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered dough.
  9. Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal it and place the log, seam-side down, in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  10. Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has risen about an inch above the pan.
  11. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  12. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  13. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 more minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Ensure your yeast is not expired and water temperature is between 110-115°F for proper rising. The foamy step after adding warm water confirms yeast is active.
  • Grate cheese from blocks for better melting and flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
  • If top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • Grease the loaf pan with butter, oil, or cooking spray before adding the dough.

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