Garlic Bread Recipe
Freshly baked bread with garlic butter.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Garlic Butter
Method
Bread 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, or until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the dry ingredients 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's smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the 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 has doubled in size.
- 6
Shape the Bread
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller portions for rolls.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it again with a damp cloth and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat Oven
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Bake the Bread
After the second rise, bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 10
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in chopped parsley and salt.
- 11
- 12
Serve
Serve the garlic bread warm, and enjoy!