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. Stir gently and 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 and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, pour it into the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 6
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and salt.
Baking the Garlic Bread
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller pieces for individual bread sticks.
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Apply Garlic Butter
Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top generously with the prepared garlic butter.
- 10
Second Rise
Let the dough rest for another 20-30 minutes to puff up slightly.
- 11
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the bread from the oven, let it cool on a wire rack for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.