Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainGarlic Asiago Cheese Bread Recipe

Garlic Asiago Cheese Bread Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time2h
Serves4

Freshly baked pull-apart bread topped with roasted garlic and asiago cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Half order serves (2) and Full order serves (4).

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Ingredients

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Bread Dough

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Dough

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Toppings

  1. 5

    Roast Garlic

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft. Let it cool, then squeeze out the cloves.

  2. 6

    Mix Topping Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the roasted garlic, melted butter, grated asiago cheese, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix well to combine.

Form and Bake the Bread

  1. 7

    Shape the Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small golf ball-sized pieces. Flatten each piece slightly and place a spoonful of the topping mixture inside each one. Pinch the dough to seal.

  2. 8

    Arrange in Baking Dish

    Place the filled dough balls in a greased bundt pan or round baking dish, stacking them as needed. Brush the tops with any remaining melted butter.

  3. 9

    Second Rise

    Cover the pan with a cloth and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.

  4. 10

    Bake

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Serve

  1. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

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