This is the last garlic herb bread recipe you’ll ever need!
Nothing beats the tender chewiness of freshly baked bread with the right amount of garlic butter and parsley baked right in!
This recipe yields one braided loaf of Italian bread awesomeness that’s perfect for dipping, dunking, or just devouring fresh from the oven!
![Garlic herb bread is the perfect partner for any Italian dish! Made with self-rising flour, it eliminates the need for a second rise! The dough is rolled out, then spread with butter, minced garlic, and fresh herbs, braided and baked. This bread is so easy to pull apart and enjoy. Make it extra cheesy and add some parmesan or feta cheese. #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade slices of garlic herb bread on a cutting board](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-13.jpg)
Recipe for Garlic Bread
- Why buy it when you can make it better and even more delicious without a bread machine?
- The trick to this quick bread is the use of self-rising flour, which eliminates the second rise that’s necessary in other bread recipes, so you get hot and fresh bread in half the time!
- Use garlic herb bread for game day snacking along with hearty slow cooker Mississippi pot roast. Or simply pull off chunks and dip into a creamy spinach dip.
- Round out a quick lunch or light dinner and dunk garlic herb bread into a cozy and creamy tomato soup.
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What’s in Garlic Herb Bread?
Bread Dough: No self-rising flour? No problem! Simply whisk in 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder with ¼ teaspoon of salt for each cup of flour. Easy peasy! For a gluten-free herb bread, look for a blend that is self-rising, like Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 or King Arthur Pizza Flour. Short on time? We won’t tell if you use ready-made bread dough!
Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds tangy flavor and a chewy texture to garlic herb bread. DIY your own buttermilk by adding a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk. Or use a cup of plain yogurt if that’s what’s available.
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![Garlic herb bread is perfect served with Italian dishes! Made with self-rising flour, it eliminates the need for a second rise! The dough is rolled out, then spread with butter, minced garlic, and fresh herbs, braided and baked. This bread is so fluffy and easy to pull apart. Make it extra cheesy and add some parmesan or feta cheese. #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade cutting butter into dough mixture for garlic herb bread](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-2.jpg)
![Try this easy recipe for homemade garlic herb bread! This bread is made with self-rising flour and yeast. After just one rise, the dough is rolled out, spread with butter, herbs, and garlic, then braided and baked to a shiny golden brown. Add in Italian herbs or your favorite seasoning blend. Pull it apart while still warm and enjoy! #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade letting dough rise for garlic herb bread](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-4.jpg)
![There are so many reasons to love this easy homemade garlic herb bread recipe! Self-rising flour speeds up the rising process and makes the bread especially tender and fluffy! The process is simple. Dough is kneaded, allowed to rise, then rolled out and spread with butter, chopped garlic, and herbs. Then it is braided and baked until golden brown. Serve it warm for a pull apart bread that is irresistible! #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade dough, butter, and garlic for garlic herb bread](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-3.jpg)
Variations: Make garlic herb bread extra cheesy by mixing in some Parmesan, fine blue cheese or feta crumbles into the butter mixture in step 5. Finely diced sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes are excellent add-ins that keep with the Italian theme. Or take this basic braided bread recipe and swirl in some honey or strawberry butter and make French toast! So many possibilities!
![Give this easy recipe for homemade garlic herb bread a try! It’s a kneaded bread made with self-rising flour and yeast, with a filling baked right in! After just one rise, the dough is rolled out, spread with butter, herbs, and garlic, then braided and baked to a shiny golden brown. Add in Italian herbs or your favorite seasoning blend. Pull it apart while still warm and enjoy! #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade garlic herb mixture ingredients in a bowl before being mixed](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-17.jpg)
![Make this easy recipe for garlic herb bread for the fluffiest yeast loaf imaginable! The secret is in the self-rising flour making it super quick. The dough is rolled out and spread with a garlic herb butter spread, and then braided and baked to a golden brown. Add parmesan for a cheesy loaf! Add in Italian herbs or your favorite seasoning blend. #garlicherbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade garlic herb mixture for garlic herb bread in a clear bowl](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-18.jpg)
How to Make Homemade Garlic Bread
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt together as directed in the recipe card below.
- Mix in buttermilk and a tablespoon of butter and mix into a small dough ball. Let the dough proof until doubled in size.
- Roll dough on a floured surface.
- Blend remaining butter, parsley, and garlic together and spread across the rectangle of dough.
- Roll dough into a log and cut in half lengthwise. Braid the two pieces and tuck the ends under.
- Bake until bread is lightly golden on the top, about 35 minutes.
![Make this garlic herb bread recipe for a fluffy and delicious yeast loaf! The self-rising flour makes it super quick. The dough is rolled out and spread with a garlic herb butter spread, and then braided and baked to a golden brown. Add parmesan for a cheesy loaf, some Italian herbs or your favorite seasoning blend. #garlicherbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade spreading garlic butter mixture onto dough for garlic herb bread](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-5.jpg)
![Make this delicious garlic herb bread to accompany any Italian meal! Using self-rising flour and yeast, the dough is formed, proofed, then rolled out and spread with butter, garlic, and herbs. It is braided so it’s easy to pull apart, and baked to a shiny golden brown. Sprinkle in some parmesan or other cheese for an extra cheesy and irresistible taste! #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade cutting raw dough to make garlic herb bread](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-6.jpg)
![Make a loaf or two of this homemade garlic herb bread. Self-rising flour ensures the crumb of this pull apart bread is extra soft and fluffy. The dough is rolled and spread with butter, garlic, and parsley, then braided and baked to a lustrous golden brown. Add optional parmesan and make it extra cheesy! Enjoy with all of your favorite dishes. #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade twisting raw dough for garlic herb bread](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-7.jpg)
![There is so much to love about this easy homemade garlic herb bread recipe! Self-rising flour is used to speed up the rising process and also makes the bread especially tender and fluffy! The dough is kneaded, allowed to rise, then rolled out and spread with butter, chopped garlic, and herbs. Braid it and bake until golden brown, then serve warm for a pull apart bread your family will love. #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade unbaked and twisted garlic herb bread on a marble board](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-8.jpg)
Storing Garlic Herb Bread
- Keep leftover garlic herb bread in a zippered bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Enjoy as is or toast pieces under the broiler, if desired.
- Make homemade bread crumbs or croutons for salads and soups!
- Freeze whole baked and cooled loaves or portions by wrapping them in plastic wrap and placing them in a zippered bag in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
![Your family will thank you for making this homemade garlic bread. Self-rising flour makes it extra soft and fluffy so you can pull it apart and enjoy. The dough is rolled out and spread with butter, minced garlic, and herbs. The dough is braided and baked until golden brown. Add optional parmesan and make it extra cheesy! Or create a sweet bread with brown sugar and cinnamon! #garlicherbbread #garlicherbbreadrecipe #ourzestylife #recipehomemade close up of garlic herb bread sliced open on a wooden board](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Garlic-Herb-Bread-OurZestyLife-12.jpg)
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Garlic Herb Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups self rising flour
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup butter divided
- 6 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dry parsley
- 3 cloves garlic chopped (or minced)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add buttermilk and 1 Tablespoon of butter. Using a spatula, mix until a small ball of dough forms. Cover and allow to rise in a warm location for one hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Sprinkle a flat surface with flour and place dough on top. Sprinkle dough with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll dough into a 10×16 inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining butter, parsley, and garlic. Using fork, knife, or offset spatula, spread garlic butter evenly onto the rectangle of dough.
- From the longer end, roll dough into a log.
- Cut dough in half lengthwise. Twist the two halves together into a braid. Coil the braid, twisting each end in the opposite direction and tuck the ends to form a small loaf shape (per the photo).
- Place the dough into a loaf pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until bread reaches an internal temperature of 190˚F.
Notes
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1 cup of all-purpose flour
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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