Mellow Mushroom Garlic Bread Recipe
Fresh-baked bread topped with garlic butter and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Garlic Butter Topping
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller pieces for individual breads.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet and cover with a cloth. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 7
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Baking and Serving
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Bake Bread
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
- 11
Serve
Slice the bread and serve warm, optionally garnished with extra parsley.
