Here’s a warm, fragrant Homemade Garlic & Herb Bread—soft inside, golden crust, and loaded with buttery garlic flavor.
🥖 Homemade Garlic & Herb Bread
🛒 Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water (not hot)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic herb topping:
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano + basil mix)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the dough
In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. First rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
3. Shape the bread
Punch down dough and shape into a loaf, round boule, or even a flat rustic style. Place on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
4. Second rise
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
5. Make garlic herb butter
Mix melted butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and Parmesan (if using).
6. Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake bread for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Add garlic topping
Brush hot bread generously with garlic herb butter right after baking so it soaks in.
🍽️ Serving ideas:
- With pasta, soups, or casseroles
- As garlic toast for sandwiches
- Dipped in olive oil or marinara sauce
🔥 Variations:
- Cheesy garlic bread: Add mozzarella on top before baking
- Stuffed version: Roll dough with garlic butter inside
- No-knead option: Let dough rest overnight for easier prep
- Herb upgrade: Add rosemary for a bakery-style aroma
If you want, I can also give you a quick 30-minute version, garlic knots, or air fryer garlic bread recipe.