Garlic Bread Recipe
Freshly baked bread with garlic butter.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Garlic Butter
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F) with sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Bread
After the first rise, punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the loaf with a damp cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 7
Bake Bread
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 8
Prepare Garlic Butter
While the bread is baking, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 9
Assembly
- 10
Slice Bread
Once the bread is baked and slightly cooled, slice it into thick pieces.
- 11
- 12
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade garlic bread!
