Simple and Delicious Garlic Butter Bread 🍞🧄

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The aroma of freshly baked bread is unparalleled, and this garlic butter bread recipe elevates that experience with its delightful blend of soft, airy bread and a rich, garlicky butter topping. Ideal as a side for any meal or a satisfying snack on its own, this bread is so delicious you’ll be tempted to bake it multiple times a week. Let’s explore this irresistible recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your home.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 70 ml warm water
  • 70 ml warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 320g flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Garlic Butter:

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • A handful of parsley, chopped
  • 60g butter, softened
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey

For the Topping:

  • Mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
  • 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon of milk (for egg wash)
  • Poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a small bowl, mix the warm water, warm milk, dry yeast, and sugar. Allow it to rest for approximately 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, melted butter, and the frothy yeast mixture. Mix well.
    • Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. On a floured countertop, work the dough for roughly 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and stretchy.
    • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
    • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and honey. Stir thoroughly until fully combined, then, place in other side.
  3. Shape the Bread:
    • After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1 cm thick.
    • Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the dough.
    • Roll the dough up tightly from one long side to the other to form a log. Slice the log into even pieces (about 2-3 cm thick).
  4. Bake the Bread:
    • Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
    • Brush the tops of the dough slices with the egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds if desired.
    • Add slices or shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each piece.
    • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Let the dough slices rest for about 15 minutes while the oven heats up.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve:
    • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy the irresistible combination of soft bread and savory garlic butter.

Conclusion

This simple and delicious garlic butter bread is a delightful addition to any meal or a perfect snack on its own. The soft, fluffy texture of the bread combined with the rich, garlicky butter topping creates an irresistible treat that you’ll want to make again and again. Easy to prepare and absolutely scrumptious, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of homemade garlic butter bread and share it with your loved ones!