Description
A soft, buttery homemade bread infused with aromatic garlic and fresh parsley, topped with a generous layer of melted cheese.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp salt
1 â…“ cup whole milk
1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
½ stick butter, room temperature
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl and let bloom for 10 minutes until frothy.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and butter.
Step 3: Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 4: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 90 minutes in a warm place.
Step 5: Shape the dough into a loaf on a baking sheet and let rise for another 45 minutes.
Step 6: Brush with garlic and parsley butter, then sprinkle with cheese.
Step 7: Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure the milk is not too hot (over 110°F) or it will kill the yeast.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
