Warm, twisted garlic herb bread makes any meal complete. But when that garlic bread is homemade, and twisted with herbed compound butter, it's simply irresistible.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This garlic herb bread recipe is the perfect way to show off your bread baking skills. Herbed compound butter adds savory flavor to this soft, homemade twisted bread loaf.
Whether you're serving this garlic bread as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
- Easy to make. Even if you're not a seasoned baker, you can easily make this bread at home.
- Irrepressible. The herbed compound butter adds a delicious layer of garlicky goodness to the bread, and the crispy crust is simply irresistible.
- Elegant. The beautiful herb twisted bread looks so elegant, and is perfect for both casual and Holiday meals.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Twisted Herb Bread Ingredients
- How to Make Garlic Herb Bread
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Twisted Herb Bread Ingredients
Use both fresh minced garlic and parsley when making this recipe, as the flavor is even better than when using dried. If you're on a time crunch, you can even use frozen bread dough to make this delicious, savory herbed bread.
For The Bread Dough
- Flour - All purpose flour.
- Buttermilk
- Butter - Softened.
- Dry Active Yeast - One envelope.
- Salt
Compound Herb Butter
- Garlic - Fresh, minced.
- Butter - Softened.
- Parsley - Fresh, minced.
- Salt
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Garlic Herb Bread
This garlic bread recipe is popular any time, but it's especially popular during the fall and winter months, or during the Holiday's. That's because it's the perfect comfort food for just about any meal.
Prepare the Yeast Dough
- In a medium bowl mix the flour, yeast, and salt together.
- Add the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the butter and mix until until dough forms a ball. Cover and set aside in a warm location until doubled in size.
Spread with Garlic & Herb Butter
- When the dough has doubled, transfer it to a flat work surface. Sprinkle with flour and roll out to a 16" x 10" rectangle.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, fresh minced garlic and minced parsley.
- Spread the compound garlic and parsley butter over the rolled out bread dough.
- Roll the buttered dough up along the 16" inch side to form a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled up dough log down the middle of the log.
Twist The Dough Strands
- Gently twist the two dough strands to form a rope and shape into a figure 8.
Bake In A Loaf Pan
- Place in a prepared 9" x 5" loaf pan, and bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
This twisted garlic bread is delicious served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy it as a side dish with pasta, soup, or salad.
Whether you're serving this twisted garlic bread as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Some great recipes to go with this savory bread are:
- Panera's Tomato Soup
- Pasta Napoletane
- Wagyu Meat Balls with Marinara
- White Seafood Lasagna
- Kapusniak (Polish Cabbage Soup)
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this homemade herb bread recipe:
- Substitute any type of fresh herb that you like.
- Adding shredded cheese to the butter and herb mixture takes this twisted garlic bread to the next level.
- You can add other ingredients also, such as minced roasted vegetables or sliced pepperoni or chorizo.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this twisted garlic and herb bread recipe.
Storage and Reheating
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- You can also freeze the bread for up to 1 month.
- To reheat this garlic bread, simply thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips for Success
- For a more intense garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves before mincing them.
- If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley flakes.
- If you don't have time to make the herbed compound butter, you can use store-bought garlic butter.
- You can also use frozen bread dough from the grocery store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you're short on time, frozen store-bought dough is a great option.
The dough should rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. You can test if the dough is ready by poking it with your finger. If the indentation stays, the dough is ready.
If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is no longer sticky.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Twisted Garlic Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
Herb Bread Dough
- 2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
Compound Garlic & Herb Butter
- 8 tablespoon butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup parsley fresh, minced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix the flour, yeast, and salt together.2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the butter and mix until until dough forms a ball. Cover and set aside in a warm location until doubled in size.1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon butter
- When the dough has doubled, transfer it to a flat work surface. Sprinkle with flour and roll out to a 16" x 10" rectangle.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, fresh minced garlic and minced parsley.8 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup parsley
- Spread the compound garlic and parsley butter over the rolled out bread dough.
- Roll the buttered dough up along the 16" inch side to form a log.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled up dough log down the middle of the log.
- Gently twist the two dough strands to form a rope and shape into a figure 8.
- Place in a prepared 9" x 5" loaf pan, and bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a more intense garlic flavor, roast the garlic cloves before mincing them.
- If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley flakes.
- If you don't have time to make the herbed compound butter, you can use store-bought garlic butter.
- You can also use frozen bread dough from the grocery store.
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