Garlic Bread Recipe
Freshly baked bread with garlic butter.
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Ingredients
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Bread Dough
Garlic Butter
Method
Bread Dough Preparation
- 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
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough 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 damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 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
- 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.
- 8
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 10
Bake Bread
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
- 12
Serve
Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your garlic bread!