Garlic Herb Braided Bread: The Best Recipe for Home Bakers
A deliciously crafted garlic herb braided bread recipe, perfect for home bakers looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as rosemary and thyme)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Add olive oil and warm water; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and incorporate minced garlic and herbs.
- Divide dough into three equal sections and braid them together.
- Let the braided loaf rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the braid with melted butter before baking.
- You can add cheese into the braid for a cheesy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg