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A sliced loaf of warm Swirled Garlic Herb And Cheese Bread on a board.

Swirled Garlic Herb And Cheese Bread

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
A savory, pull-apart loaf featuring soft yeast dough layered with fresh thyme, melted mozzarella, and rich garlic butter. The twisted shape ensures every slice is deeply flavorful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 2 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings:8 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Calories:280kcal
Cost:$5
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour Builds the bread structure
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast Creates the airy rise
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water Activates the yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Feeds the yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balances the savory flavors
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened, divided use
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme Chopped
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1 large egg Beaten, for egg wash

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For preparing the dough
  • 1 Loaf pan Holds the twisted shape
  • 1 small pan For melting the herb butter
  • 1 Knife For slicing the dough log

Method
 

  1. Combine the warm water, sugar, yeast, flour, salt, and two tablespoons of butter, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms before letting it rise.
    Hands firmly press a smooth, pale ball of dough onto a floured marble surface.
  2. Melt the remaining butter to cook the minced garlic briefly, then stir in the thyme and let it cool.
  3. Roll the risen dough into a rectangle, brush with the herb butter, sprinkle with mozzarella, and roll it up tightly.
    Hands roll a flat sheet of soft dough covered in herbs and shredded cheese.
  4. Slice the log lengthwise, twist the two strands together with the cut sides facing up, and place in a greased loaf pan to rise.
  5. Brush the twisted loaf with the beaten egg and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for thirty minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 110g (1 slice)Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Cool the herb butter slightly before brushing it onto the rolled dough to prevent the shredded cheese from melting prematurely during the shaping process.