Garlic and Herb Bread Twist is a delightful twist (pun intended!) on classic garlic bread. It's easy-to-make and is soft, buttery, and packed with the vibrant flavors of fresh garlic and herbs.
It's the perfect accompaniment to soups, stews, pasta dishes, or simply enjoyed warm out of the oven.
Why This Recipe Work
This easy-to-make bread is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next gathering. It's perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or enjoying as a warm appetizer, this Garlic and Herb Bread Twist is sure to become a new favorite!
- Easy to Make: This recipe requires minimal ingredients and comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Flavorful: Fresh garlic, herbs, and butter create an irresistible flavor combination. Versatile: Enjoy it as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light snack.
- Beautiful Presentation: The twisted shape adds a touch of elegance to your table.
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Herb Bread Twist Ingredients
This Garlic and Herb Bread Twist features high-quality staples that elevate its flavor. Bread flour provides a perfect chew, while fresh garlic and herbs like parsley or chives add a vibrant, one-two punch!
This Garlic and Herb Bread Twist relies on a few key ingredients that come together to create a delicious and flavorful bread:
- Bread Flour: Provides structure and chewiness to the bread.
- Active Dry Yeast: Leavens the dough, creating a light and airy texture.
- Milk: Adds moisture and richness to the dough.
- Butter: Creates a soft and flaky texture, while also becoming the base for the garlic herb spread.
- Fresh Garlic: The star of the show! Minced garlic infuses the bread with its bold flavor.
- Fresh Herbs: Chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or rosemary add a delightful freshness and complexity of flavor.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Garlic Herb Bread
This herb bread comes together in just a few simple steps. First, you'll activate the yeast in warm milk and sugar. Then, the dough is mixed, kneaded, and left to rise until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, a fragrant herb butter is prepared with garlic and fresh chopped herbs. After rolling out the dough, you'll spread this flavorful mixture on top and roll it up jelly-roll style.
A few twists, a second rise, and a quick bake in the oven transform this preparation into a beautiful golden brown bread, bursting with garlicky goodness!
Prepare the Yeast Dough
- In a medium bowl mix the flour, yeast, and salt together.
- Add the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the butter and mix until until dough forms a ball. Cover and set aside in a warm location until doubled in size.
Spread with Garlic and Herb Butter
- When the dough has doubled, transfer it to a flat work surface. Sprinkle with flour and roll out to a 16" x 10" rectangle.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, fresh minced garlic and minced parsley.
- Spread the compound garlic and parsley butter over the rolled out bread dough. Roll the buttered dough up along the 16" inch side to form a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled up dough log down the middle of the log.
- Start twisting the strands over themselves.
Twist and Bake Until Golden
- Gently twist the two dough strands to form a rope and shape into a figure 8. Place in a prepared 9" x 5" loaf pan, and bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this homemade herb bread recipe:
- Cheese: For an extra cheesy twist, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the dough before baking.
- Whole Wheat Flour: Substitute up to half of the bread flour with whole wheat flour for a more nutritious option.
- Bread Dough: You can substitute homemade pizza dough or puff pastry dough for the frozen bread dough if desired.
Tips for Success
- Activate the yeast with lukewarm temperatures. Ensure your milk is warm about 110-120 F.
- Don't overwork the dough when rolling it out to prevent a tough texture.
- Use a sharp knife to achieve clean cuts when dividing and twisting the dough log.
Serving Suggestions
This Garlic and Herb Bread Twist is a fantastic choice for anyone who loves a warm and comforting side dish. It's perfect for sopping up gravy alongside a hearty stew or enjoying as a flavorful accompaniment to pasta dishes, grilled meats, or even a simple salad.
Serve Garlic and Herb Bread Twist warm alongside pasta dishes, stews, soups, salads, or grilled meats. Enjoy it as an appetizer with a cheese platter or vegetable crudités.
For a fun twist, use leftover bread as stuffing, or for grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this twisted garlic and herb bread recipe.
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Storage and Reheating
- Store leftover Garlic and Herb Bread Twist in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For longer storage, you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dough should rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. You can test if the dough is ready by poking it with your finger. If the indentation stays, the dough is ready.
Yes! If you're short on time, frozen store-bought dough is a great option.
Yes, you can use dry herbs if you don't have access to fresh. Fresh is better, but you'll have great bread even with dried herbs.
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Garlic and Herb Bread Twist
Ingredients
Herb Bread Dough
- 2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
Compound Garlic & Herb Butter
- 8 tablespoon butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup parsley fresh, minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix the flour, yeast, and salt together.2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the butter and mix until until dough forms a ball. Cover and set aside in a warm location until doubled in size.1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon butter
- When the dough has doubled, transfer it to a flat work surface. Sprinkle with flour and roll out to a 16" x 10" rectangle.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, fresh minced garlic and minced parsley.8 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup parsley
- Spread the compound garlic and parsley butter over the rolled out bread dough.
- Roll the buttered dough up along the 16" inch side to form a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled up dough log down the middle of the log.
- Gently twist the two dough strands to form a rope and shape into a figure 8.
- Place in a prepared 9" x 5" loaf pan, and bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a more intense garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves before mincing them.
- If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley flakes.
- If you don't have time to make the herbed compound butter, you can use store-bought garlic butter.
- You can also use frozen bread dough from the grocery store.
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