Homemade Herb Garlic Bread

That’s a beautiful, golden loaf of herb garlic bread! 

Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home:

Homemade Herb Garlic Bread

Ingredients:

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (about 40°C / 105°F)

2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

Herb-Garlic Topping:

3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

3 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary

½ tsp salt

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

Activate the Yeast

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast.

Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Make the Dough

Add olive oil, salt, and flour gradually.

Mix and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours (until doubled in size).

Shape the Bread

Punch down dough, shape into a loaf (or two smaller loaves).

Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.

Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Prepare Herb-Garlic Mix

Mix olive oil (or butter), garlic, herbs, and salt.

Bake

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Brush the top of the loaf with the herb-garlic mixture.

Score the bread with a sharp knife (3–4 slashes).

Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and crusty.

Serve

Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy with butter, pasta, or soup!