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A homey, cheese-filled bread with ribbons of garden-fresh herbs and garlic running through it. The gorgeous golden outside hides a soft, flavorful center.
Key Ingredients
- Active dry yeast: Make sure it's not expired
- Bread flour: Contains more protein for better texture
- Fresh herbs: Don't substitute with dried ones
- Three cheeses: They all bring different feels
- Quality garlic: Use only newly peeled cloves
- Honey: Helps wake up the yeast
- Kosher salt: Brings out all flavors
Instructions
- Yeast Activation
- Mix warm milk (110°F) with honey and yeast. Wait 5 minutes until it bubbles up.
- Dough Formation
- Add eggs one by one. Pour in flour bit by bit. Knead until it feels smooth.
- Initial Rise
- Put a cover on it, leave in a warm area (75°F) for an hour until it grows twice as big.
- Filling Preparation
- Stir together cheeses, finely cut garlic, and chopped herbs. Let it sit out until not cold.
- Dough Rolling
- On a floured counter, roll dough into a 12x18 inch flat sheet. Spread filling all over.
- Twisting Technique
- Roll it up like a log. Slice down the middle, keeping one end joined. Twist strips together with cut parts facing up.
- Shape Formation
- Wind the twist into a circle. Move to a pan lined with parchment paper.
- Final Rise and Bake
- Let sit 15 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until it turns golden.
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Storage Tips
Keeps on counter: 2 days, in fridge: 5 days, in freezer: 3 months, warm it up before eating,
Seasonal Adaptations
Spring: Throw in chives and dill, Summer: Add some sun-dried tomatoes, Fall: Use sage and rosemary, Winter: Mix in sweet cooked onions,
Nutritional Benefits
Gets you protein from the cheeses, long-lasting energy from complex carbs, calcium for strong bones, and good-for-you stuff from the herbs,
Family Tradition
This bread turned into our go-to holiday treat. When the smell of herbs and garlic fills our home, we know it's a special day.
Serving Suggestions
Goes great with pasta, pairs with tomato soup, makes awesome sandwiches, or shines at dinner parties,
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This bread works for just about any meal, from casual family dinners to fancy get-togethers with friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Are dried herbs okay to use?
- Totally, just use a third of the amount fresh herbs need since dried ones are stronger.
- → Can I prep the dough early?
- Yep, stash it in the fridge after the first rise for up to a day.
- → Why didn’t my dough puff up?
- Check the yeast isn’t too old. And don’t let your milk get too hot—it’ll stop the yeast from doing its job.
- → How long can I freeze it?
- Wrap it tight and freeze for three months max. Let it defrost on the counter.
- → What pairs well with this bread?
- It’s awesome with stews, soups, pasta, or even just by itself.