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Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread recipe you'll love!

A delicious and flavorful bread swirled with garlic, herbs, and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic herb mixture. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Spread the garlic herb mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seams to seal.
  8. Place the rolled dough seam-side down in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the top of the loaf with the beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a twist, try adding cooked spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for added flavor.
  • You can also substitute different cheeses like feta or gouda for a unique taste.

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