Jul 14 2026

Garlic Bread Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Freshly baked bread with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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Bread Dough

Method

Bread Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.

  4. 4

    Knead Dough

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

  5. 5

    First Rise

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

Garlic Butter Preparation

  1. 6

    Make Garlic Butter

    In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix until well blended.

Baking the Bread

  1. 7

    Shape the Dough

    After the first rise, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller pieces for individual rolls.

  2. 8

    Second Rise

    Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

  3. 9

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  4. 10

    Bake Bread

    Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

  5. 11

    Apply Garlic Butter

    Remove the bread from the oven and immediately spread the garlic butter mixture all over the warm bread.

  6. 12

    Serve

    Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your garlic bread!

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