Garlic Bread Recipe
Freshly baked bread with garlic and parsley butter.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Garlic Butter
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Bread
After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller pieces for rolls.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the shaped bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 7
Bake the Bread
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a medium bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
- 9
- 10
Final Bake
Return the buttered bread to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 10 minutes until the butter is melted and the edges are crispy.
