Description
A quick and easy homemade bread with garlic and herbs, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water (about 100-110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 to 2½ cups all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for about a minute until foamy.
- Mix It Up: Stir in the salt, dried basil, oregano, rosemary, and finely chopped garlic until well blended.
- Make the Dough: Add 2 cups of flour and parmesan cheese to the bowl. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Gradually incorporate more flour while kneading until the dough is soft and stretchy.
- First Rise: Oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while greasing a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Shape the Bread: Gently punch down the dough, divide it into two balls, and shape them into rounds. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Second Rise: Cover loosely and let them rise for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Butter It Up: Brush half a tablespoon of butter over the top of each round.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly on a rack, then slice and serve warm with butter or alongside your favorite soup.
Notes
For best results, make sure water is at the right temperature for yeast, and allow for full rising time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: bread, garlic, parmesan, herb bread, homemade bread, easy recipe