Garlic Bread (Regular Loaf)
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
🥖 Yield: 1 loaf
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of homemade garlic bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. With a perfect balance of flavors and a soft, airy texture, this garlic bread is sure to become a household favorite. Whether you’re serving it alongside pasta, soups, or simply enjoying it as a snack, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings for something warm, buttery, and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 cups white bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon margarine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 3/4 teaspoon fast rise yeast or active dry yeast
Instructions:
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Prepare the Bread Maker:
- Ensure your bread maker is clean and dry.
- Place the bread pan into the bread maker.
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Add Ingredients:
- In the order listed, add the water, white bread flour, sugar, salt, butter, margarine, fresh parmesan cheese, sweet basil, garlic powder, garlic paste, and yeast into the bread pan.
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Set the Cycle:
- Select the regular or rapid bake cycle on your bread maker.
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Start the Bread Maker:
- Close the lid of the bread maker and start the cycle according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Monitor the Bread:
- Keep an eye on the bread maker as it progresses through the baking cycle. You’ll enjoy the aroma of garlic and herbs filling your kitchen!
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Cool and Serve:
- Once the cycle is complete, carefully remove the loaf from the bread maker and place it on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Slice the garlic bread and serve it warm with your favorite dishes or enjoy it on its own.
Tips:
- For an extra burst of garlic flavor, brush melted garlic butter over the loaf after baking.
- Customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices, such as parsley or oregano.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 985.8
- Fat: 5.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 8.7mg
- Sodium: 1249.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 199.8g
- Fiber: 7.6g
- Sugar: 5.3g
- Protein: 29.2g
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and flavor of freshly baked garlic bread with this simple and wholesome recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade delight is sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests. Enjoy the warm, buttery goodness of homemade garlic bread straight from your kitchen!
