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Swirled Garlic Herb And Cheese Bread

A deliciously aromatic bread infused with garlic, herbs, and cheese, perfect for any meal or as a snack.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 packet active dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon sugar to activate yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Filling
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, parsley, basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Assemble the Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  3. Spread the garlic herb cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seams to seal.
  5. Cut the log in half lengthwise to expose the filling and twist the two halves together.
  6. Place the twisted dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Cover and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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