Garlic Herb Braided Bread: The Best Homemade Delight You’ll Love
A deliciously soft and flavorful garlic herb braided bread that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix warm water and olive oil, then add to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and incorporate minced garlic and herbs.
- Divide the dough into three equal sections and braid them together.
- Place the braided loaf on a baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with butter.
- Can be topped with additional herbs before baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
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