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Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread

Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread: Your New Favorite Homemade Delight

Experience the warm, savory delight of Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread, perfect for any meal or occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Dry Yeast Activator for dough rise
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Fuelling yeast activity
  • 1 cup Warm Water (100-110°F) Hydrates the dough
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 to 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour Creates bread structure
For the Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary Adds earthy notes
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil Sweet, aromatic flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano Robust flavor profile
  • 6 cloves Minced Garlic Infuses rich taste
  • cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds savory, nutty flavor
For Moisture and Richness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Keeps the bread moist
  • 1 tablespoon Butter (divided for topping) Extra layer of richness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of instant dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of warm water. Let sit until frothy.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary, 2 teaspoons of dried basil, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, and 6 cloves of minced garlic.
  3. Gradually add 2 to 2½ cups of all-purpose flour and ⅓ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Enjoy the aroma as the dough rises.
  6. Punch down dough, divide into two, shape into loaves, and let rise for another 15-20 minutes.
  7. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter before baking in the oven for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Feel free to swap or add herbs based on your meal pairings for added flavor.

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