Easy Garlic And Herb Swirl Bread
Slice the bread while it's still slightly warm, letting the steam escape and the soft crumb reveal itself. The rich aroma of garlic and parsley coupled with the tanginess of buttermilk is sure to make every bite a memorable one.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk adjust this amount slightly depending on the dough's consistency
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 standard packet
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp fresh or dry parsley chopped
- 1 tsp sugar to activate the yeast
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, warm the buttermilk slightly (it should be lukewarm, around 110°F or 45°C). Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm buttermilk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
- Pour the activated yeast-buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. Mix everything using a spatula until you form a smooth ball of dough. Place it in a warm, draft-free area and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Roll the dough into a log. Cut the log in half and braid the two sections. Coil the braid, with one end going clockwise and the other counterclockwise, and place it into a medium-sized loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes or until the bread has a golden-brown crust and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
A slight glisten of butter on top as it comes out of the oven is the finishing touch. The bread, with its golden crust and soft center, is best enjoyed warm, allowing the herbed butter to melt in your mouth.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 559mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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