Garlic Bread Recipe
Freshly baked bread with garlic butter.
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Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
Garlic Butter Ingredients
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tablespoon). Sprinkle yeast (2 teaspoons) over the water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 teaspoon). Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tablespoons).
- 4
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough, then shape it into a loaf or divide into smaller pieces for rolls.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat Oven
While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Bake Bread
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 10
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter (1 cup) over low heat.
- 11
Add Garlic
Finely chop the garlic cloves (4 cloves) and add to the melted butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 12
Add Herbs
Remove from heat and stir in finely chopped fresh parsley (2 tablespoons), salt, and black pepper to taste.
Assembly
- 13
- 14
Serve
Serve the garlic bread warm, and enjoy!