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Sliced garlic herb swirl bread loaf with golden-brown crust, revealing spiral layers of garlic butter, fresh parsley, and herbs throughout the soft white bread on a wooden cutting board

Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread

This impressive Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread features a soft, fluffy yeast dough filled with a savory mixture of garlic butter, fresh herbs, and melted mozzarella, twisted to reveal beautiful layers.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slice
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer (With dough hook)
  • 1 Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (Standard)
  • 1 Knife (Sharp, for cutting dough)

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour - Plus more for dusting
  • 1 packet instant yeast - 2 ¼ tsp
  • 1 cup milk - Warm (110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar - For yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt - For dough
  • 1 egg - Room temperature
  • 3 tablespoon butter - Melted (for dough)
  • 6 tablespoon butter - Softened (for filling)
  • 4 cloves garlic - Minced
  • 3 tablespoon fresh herbs - Parsley, basil, oregano
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese - Shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese - Grated

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, egg, and melted butter; knead for 7 minutes.
  • Let dough rise in a warm, greased bowl for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  • Roll dough into a rectangle; spread with garlic-herb butter and top with cheeses.
  • Roll into a log, cut lengthwise, twist the halves together, and place in a loaf pan.
  • Let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For a distinct swirl, ensure you cut the rolled dough log lengthwise and twist with the cut sides facing up. Use fresh herbs for the best color and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 420mg (18%) | Potassium: 80mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)