Pull Apart Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 tsp yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 270 g milk
• 380 g flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 43 g butter (softened)
• 100 g butter (softened, for the butter mixture)
• 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
• 1 garlic (clove, minced)
• shredded cheddar cheese (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp yeast.

2. 2

   Add the 270g milk to the bowl.

3. 3

   Add the 380g flour and mix until combined.

4. 4

   Add the 1 tsp salt and 43g softened butter, then coil fold until the butter is fully incorporated into the dough.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.

6. 6

   In a separate small bowl, mix the 100g softened butter with the 1 tbsp chopped cilantro and 1 minced garlic clove.

7. 7

   Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the surface.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the dough rectangle with shredded cheddar cheese.

9. 9

   Cut the dough in half, stack one half on top of the other, then cut into strips.

10. 10

    Transfer the pieces into a loaf pan.

11. 11

    Cover the pan and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

12. 12

    Bake at 370°F (188°C) for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

13. 13

    Brush the bread with any remaining garlic butter mixture while it is still warm.

Notes

The recipe uses a 'coil fold' technique to incorporate the butter, which helps build dough structure. Ensure the milk is slightly warm to help activate the yeast.

Nutrition per serving

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• garlic bread
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• homemade
• appetizer
• side dish
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