Description
A flavorful spiral bread packed with layers of buttery garlic and fresh herbs, featuring a soft, fluffy crumb and golden crust. Perfect for casual dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, divided
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Make the dough: Add 3 cups (360g) flour, salt, and 3 tablespoons (43g) softened butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until shaggy dough forms. Knead on floured surface for 6-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with dough hook on medium speed for 5 minutes.
- First rise: Place dough in bowl, cover with damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in warm spot until doubled, about 60-75 minutes.
- Prepare garlic herb butter: Melt remaining 3 tablespoons (43g) butter in a small pan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped fresh herbs and olive oil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out dough: Punch down dough and roll on floured surface into 12×16-inch (30x40cm) rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread garlic herb butter evenly over dough surface.
- Form spiral: Roll dough tightly from long edge into a log. Pinch seams to seal. Coil log into spiral shape and tuck end underneath.
- Second rise: Place spiral on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise until puffy but not doubled, about 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush loaf with beaten egg for golden crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool bread for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Do not rush the rises to ensure fluffy bread. Use fresh herbs for best flavor; if using dried, reduce quantity to about 1 tablespoon. Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness. Egg wash is essential for a shiny golden crust. Oven temperatures vary; use an oven thermometer if possible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loa
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 4
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