Garlic Herb Cheese Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Ingredients
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3½-4 cups bread flour
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¾ cup buttermilk at room temperature
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1¼ teaspoons salt
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2½ teaspoons quick yeast
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3 large eggs warmed up to room temp
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2 tablespoons regular sugar
→ Center Filling
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2 cups cheddar, shredded
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2 tablespoons thyme, chopped fresh
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½ cup basil leaves, chopped finely
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6 tablespoons soft salted butter
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4 small garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon oregano, freshly chopped
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¼ cup parmesan, grated
→ Top Layer
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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¼ teaspoon powdered garlic
# Instructions:
01 -
Put buttermilk, yeast, sugar, eggs, flour, and salt in a stand mixer. Knead about 4-5 minutes using the dough hook. Toss in 2 tablespoons of butter and mix another 2-3 minutes. If dough's sticky, add a bit more flour to get it smooth.
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Cover the bowl with plastic, set it somewhere warm, and wait about 2 hours till it's doubled. While rising, mix the rest of the butter, garlic, herbs, and cheeses together in a little bowl.
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Flatten the dough into roughly a 12x18 rectangle. Smear the herb butter filling all over, then scatter cheddar on top. Roll it up into a log along the long side and seal the edge by pinching.
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Slice the log lengthwise but leave one end uncut. Braid the halves into a twist, then lay it on a sheet of parchment on a baking sheet.
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Wrap it up lightly with plastic and leave it again for 45 minutes until puffed up in a warm spot.
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Spread melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder all over the top. Stick it in the oven at 350°F and bake for 30-35 minutes till it's golden and cooked through.
# Notes:
01 -
Tastes the best fresh and warm from the oven.
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Room-temperature ingredients make everything blend better.