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Swirled Garlic Herb Cheese Bread

A soft, golden loaf swirled with garlic butter, fresh herbs, and melted cheese for a savory, pull-apart bread experience.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp salt
Garlic Herb Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar until foamy.
  2. Mix in butter, egg, salt, and flour to form dough.
  3. Knead dough until smooth and let rise until doubled.
  4. Roll dough into rectangle and spread garlic herb butter.
  5. Sprinkle evenly with cheeses and roll tightly.
  6. Slice lengthwise, twist halves together, and place in pan.
  7. Let rise again, then bake until golden and cooked through.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and defined swirls.