Garlic Herb Cheese Swirl Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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¾ cup buttermilk at room temp
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2½ teaspoons quick yeast
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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3 large eggs at room temp
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3½-4 cups bread flour
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1¼ teaspoons salt
→ Filling
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6 tablespoons salted butter at room temp
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4 cloves garlic, minced finely
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¼ cup grated parmesan
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2 cups shredded cheddar
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½ cup chopped fresh basil
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
→ Topping
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2 tablespoons melted salted butter
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine buttermilk, yeast, sugar, eggs, flour and salt in your stand mixer using the dough hook for 4-5 minutes. Drop in 2 tablespoons butter, then mix another 2-3 minutes. Toss in extra flour if needed until dough feels smooth.
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Put plastic wrap over your bowl and let the dough sit in a warm spot for 2 hours until it's twice as big. While waiting, mix up the remaining butter with garlic, both cheeses, and all herbs in a small bowl.
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Roll your dough out to a 12x18 inch rectangle. Smear the herb-butter mix and cheddar all over it. Roll it up like a log from the long side and pinch the edge to close it up.
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Slice the log down the middle lengthwise but keep one end connected. Twist the two halves around each other to make a braid pattern. Pop it on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let it puff up for 45 minutes somewhere warm.
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Brush some melted butter mixed with garlic powder on top. Stick it in a 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes until it turns golden brown.
# Notes:
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Tastes best when eaten warm straight from the oven
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Always use ingredients at room temp for better results