Description
Indulge in this irresistible Swirled Garlic Herb and Cheese Bread Bliss, featuring soft, fluffy bread dough swirled with a rich garlic herb butter and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a savory side or a delicious snack, this bread offers a tantalizing mix of fresh herbs and cheesy goodness baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Dough
- 1 package Bread Dough (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter (consider garlic-infused for extra flavor)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic (adjust amount for garlic intensity)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (substitute with dried basil if necessary)
Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (substitute with provolone or fontina for different flavors)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Allow the bread dough to rise until it has doubled in size, which typically takes about 1 hour.
- Roll the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the risen dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and fresh basil to create a flavorful garlic herb butter mixture.
- Spread Butter Mixture: Evenly spread the garlic herb butter over the rolled-out dough, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered dough. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut it into 1-inch thick rolls.
- Arrange and Rise: Place the sliced rolls upright in a greased baking dish and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes to become fluffy.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) in preparation for baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm, so the cheese sets slightly but remains melty.
Notes
- For extra garlic flavor, use garlic-infused butter instead of regular melted butter.
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone or fontina cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Fresh herbs are preferred, but dried basil can be used in a pinch; reduce quantity to 1 tablespoon when using dried herbs.
- Ensure the dough is tightly rolled to maintain the swirl pattern and prevent fillings from spilling out during baking.
- This bread is delicious served warm and makes a great accompaniment to soups and salads.
