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A golden brown loaf of swirled garlic herb and cheese bread on a wire rack
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Swirled Garlic Herb And Cheese Bread

Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add 3 cups of flour, salt, and 4 tbsp softened butter. Mix with a dough hook on low speed.
  • Gradually add remaining flour until a smooth, slightly tacky dough forms. Knead for 7 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • In a small bowl, cream together 0.5 cup softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and oregano.
  • Punch down dough and roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Spread the garlic herb butter evenly over the dough, leaving a 0.5 inch border.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the butter layer.
  • Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log.
  • Cut the log in half lengthwise to expose the internal layers, then twist the two strands together.
  • Place the twisted loaf into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.