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A homey, cheese-packed bread with ribbons of garden-fresh herbs and garlic inside. The gorgeous golden outside wraps around a soft, flavorful center.
Key Ingredients
- Active dry yeast: Make sure it's not expired
- Bread flour: Contains more protein for better texture
- Fresh herbs: Don't substitute with dried ones
- Three cheeses: They all bring different feels to the bread
- Quality garlic: Use only fresh bulbs
- Honey: Helps wake up the yeast
- Kosher salt: Boosts all the flavors
Instructions
- Yeast Activation
- Mix warm milk (110°F) with honey and yeast. Wait 5 minutes till it gets bubbly.
- Dough Formation
- Add eggs one by one. Slowly mix in flour. Knead until it feels smooth and stretchy.
- Initial Rise
- Cover and put in a warm place (75°F) for an hour until it grows twice as big.
- Filling Preparation
- Blend cheeses with chopped garlic and herbs. Let it sit out until it warms up.
- Dough Rolling
- On a floured counter, roll the dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread filling all over it.
- Twisting Technique
- Roll it up like a log. Slice down the middle lengthwise, leaving one end intact. Twist the two pieces, keeping cut sides facing up.
- Shape Formation
- Wrap the twist into a circle. Move it to a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Final Rise and Bake
- Let it sit for 15 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until it turns golden.
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Storage Tips
Keeps on counter for 2 days, in fridge for 5 days, in freezer for 3 months, warm it up before eating,
Seasonal Adaptations
Spring: Throw in chives and dill, Summer: Add some sun-dried tomatoes, Fall: Try sage and rosemary, Winter: Mix in some caramelized onions,
Nutritional Benefits
You'll get protein from the cheeses, long-lasting energy from complex carbs, bone-strengthening calcium, and healthy antioxidants from the herbs,
Family Tradition
This bread has become our must-have during holidays. When the smell of herbs and garlic fills our home, we know it's a special day.
Serving Suggestions
Goes great with pasta, pairs nicely with tomato soup, makes awesome sandwiches, and impresses dinner guests,
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This bread fits in everywhere, from quick family dinners to fancy parties with friends.
Common Questions
- → Can dried herbs work here?
- Yep! Use about a third of the amount since dried herbs are stronger in flavor.
- → Can I prep the dough early?
- Definitely! Pop it in the fridge after the first rise and keep it there up to a day.
- → Why won't my dough rise?
- Double-check your yeast's freshness and keep your milk warm—not too hot—or the yeast might die.
- → Is this bread freezer-friendly?
- For sure! Wrap it well and freeze it for up to three months. Let it thaw on the counter before eating.
- → What goes well with this bread?
- Pair it with soups, pastas, or just eat it on its own—it's that good!