Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread: The Best Homemade Comfort Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread is the ultimate comfort food, baked to perfection with a crunchy crust and a soft, buttery center.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like parsley and basil)
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and just 2 tablespoons of melted butter, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small pan, sauté minced garlic in the remaining butter until fragrant.
- Fold sautéed garlic, Parmesan, and herbs into the risen dough.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased bread pan.
- Let it rise for another 30 minutes, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- Serve warm with additional butter.
- Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread, homemade bread, comfort food