Homemade Garlic Cheese Bread -

Baked garlic cheese bread in a baking dish.

5 from 2 votes

Homemade Garlic Cheese Bread

This homemade garlic cheese bread is a delicious, comforting bake - buttery, garlicky flavor, crisp edges, soft, fluffy center, and plenty of melty cheese. It’s an easy cheesy garlic bread recipe that comes together with simple ingredients and delivers big flavors, every time!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Resting Time1

Total Time1 50

Course: Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Natasha Minocha

Ingredients

3/4 cup Milk, lukewarm
1.5 tsp Active dry yeast
1 tsp Sugar
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Olive Oil

Topping

3 tbsp Butter, softened
3-4 Garlic cloves, minced
2-3 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped Use any fresh herbs of your choice
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, cut into strips You can use mozzarella, or a combination of mozzarella and cheddar

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Instructions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in the milk. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3/4 cup Milk, lukewarm, 1.5 tsp Active dry yeast, 1 tsp Sugar
In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the flour and salt.
2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Salt
Add olive oil and the bubbly yeast mixture. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky to the touch.
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and place in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.
Lightly grease your baking pan. I used a 9 x 6-inch baking dish.
Gently deflate the dough. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle to fit the baking pan.
With a sharp knife, score squares on it. Using a spatula or pastry brush, apply the garlic butter liberally on top of the dough and inside the slits you made.
Insert the cheese into the gashes and then cover with a damp napkin for 30-45 minutes or until the dough is puffy.
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F.
Bake the bread at 180 C /350 F for 25-30 minutes or until it's golden brown on top.
Let the bread rest for 5 minutes, before serving warm. Enjoy!

Garlic Butter

Combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
3 tbsp Butter, softened, 3-4 Garlic cloves, minced, 2-3 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped

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Notes

This recipe has been adapted from Merry Boosters 's delicious blog.

Make sure your yeast is fresh and active. The best way to check that is by dissolving ½ teaspoon of yeast in half a cup of warm water. Leave for 5-10 minutes. If the mixture gets frothy and bubbly, then your yeast is good to use.
Use warm milk. The best temperature is 40 C / 100-105 F. Hot water kills the yeast, and cold water slows it down.
Knead the dough well. Proper kneading helps develop gluten, which gives the bread structure and that lovely soft texture.
If your dough feels too dry, add water or milk one tablespoon at a time. If the dough feels too sticky, add more flour, again just 1 tablespoon at a time.
Avoid adding too much extra flour. Add just enough to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. This is a sign of well-hydrated dough that will give a better and more airy texture to the bread.
Be generous with the garlic butter. Make sure you brush it into every nook and cranny, so every bite is packed with flavor.
Want a cheesier bread? Add more cheese in between the scored dough.
I used a 9 x 6-inch baking dish. You can use a 9-inch round or square baking pan, too. A bigger pan will yield a slightly flatter bread. A smaller pan will give a thicker bread. Please adjust the baking times accordingly.

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