This Garlic Herb Bread Wreath is equally delicious and gorgeous! Made with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs. Super impressive to serve for special occasions yet easy enough to pair with your favorite weeknight dinner. Love making your own bread? Make sure to try my dinner rolls and biscuits!
Incredibly impressive and equally delicious, this amazing Garlic Herb Bread is a welcome addition to any menu. It’s a favorite for the holidays but is easy enough to serve alongside a simple weeknight dinner like this Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce.
This bread looks super fancy because it is twisted together and then formed into a wreath. I show you below how to accomplish this step by step and trust me, you can do it! It’s so much easier than it looks.
Serve it to your friends and family and let them marvel at your baking abilities. It’s up to you if you want to let them in on the secret of how easy this bread really is to make.
When you need the perfect side for holiday dinner or just want to jazz up a weeknight, this bread is perfection. The flavors of garlic and herb pair perfectly together!
What Is Garlic Herb Bread?
Garlic Herb Bread is a yeasty bread combined with a buttery, herby, garlic mixture that tastes like heaven. My version is twisted into almost a braid-like shape and then pulling it together to form a wreath.
It is a fantastic side dish to serve with pasta, soup, and other main course meals. You can also eat it as an appetizer with a side of marinara sauce.Â
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Garlic and Herb Bread Ingredients
This impressive bread looks so much harder than it actually is! Check out this quick look at the ingredients you’ll need to make it and, as always, you can find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- All-Purpose Flour – Use the flour to create the dough for your bread.
- Milk – I like to use whole milk in this recipe. It needs to be between 100°F and 110°F.
- Instant Yeast – This is the leavener for this recipe.
- Salt – to balance the rest of the ingredients and add flavor.
- Honey – The yeast requires the honey to help the bread rise.
- Eggs – Three large eggs give this bread recipe incredible color and texture.
- Butter – Gives this bread amazing flavor and richness.
- Parmesan Cheese – Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best results.Â
- Garlic – You will need two cloves of garlic minced. Use a garlic press to make quick work of this.
- Parsley, Basil, Sage, Thyme – lots of fresh herbs to give this bread bright, fresh flavor. You can omit any of these herbs if you’re not a fan. Make sure all herbs are finely chopped before you add them to your bread. You do want to use fresh herbs as they give the best flavor.Â
How to Make Garlic Herb Bread From Scratch
This bread may look incredibly difficult but it’s really not! For best results, read through the instructions a handful of times before starting so you know what to expect along the way.
I’ve broken the steps down into making the dough, making the filling, and then pulling it all together. Let’s take a look:
Prepare the dough
- Whisk the yeast, honey, and warm milk together in a large bowl. Whisk in the eggs.
- Add one cup of flour, stir just until combined. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the softened butter and then add another cup of flour and the salt, then whisk until all the flour is incorporated into the mixture.
- Continue adding flour until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl when stirred. (You can use a stand mixer with the hook attachment for this as well.)
- Continue kneading the dough for about 6 to 8 minutes, until a smooth dough forms.
- Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft free are for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Prepare the filling
- Once the dough has risen, you will need to prepare the filling.
- In a small bowl, stir together 4 tablespoons of softened butter, minced garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
Roll, twist, shape, and bake
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and pliable. Roll the dough out to a large rectangle, about 18 inches by 10 inches.
- Spread the herb butter over the top of the dough leaving a 1 inch perimeter around the rectangle.
- Roll up the dough tightly to form a log, just like you would for cinnamon rolls. Using a sharp knife, cut through the log lengthwise, leaving the last inch of the dough intact on one end of the log. This will hold the dough together.
- Hold up the two pieces of dough and twist. The dough will lengthen as you do this to about 22 inches long. Form a wreath by bringing the ends together and pinch to seal.
- Carefully transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Cover the wreath loosely with plastic or a towel and let rest until nearly doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake bread for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Brush the bread with the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter and then let rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
If you prefer, you can just twist the dough and not form a wreath. Totally up to you. Just be sure to pinch the edges together.
Trish’s Tips for Making This Garlic Herb Bread
- Use a pastry brush to make it easier to add a coating of butter on top of your bread.Â
- If you want to prepare a cheesier bread, consider adding 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese to the filling mixture.
- Greasing the bowl helps to remove the dough after it has risen. Make sure to not skip this step.Â
- You can use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on your baking sheet.Â
FAQs
Wrap your garlic bread in foil and leave it at room temperature to keep it from drying out. It is best to serve the garlic bread right away. If you do not eat it right away, it will stay good for up to three days when kept in the foil. If you need to store it for an extended period, do not put it in the refrigerator. Instead, wrap it tightly in foil, put it in a food storage bag, and place it in your freezer.
Yes, you can freeze the Garlic Herb Bread. It is better to put it in the freezer instead of the refrigerator because you do not want it to lose its crisp and crunchy texture. Place the foil wrapped bread in a large Ziplock bag and place it in the freezer. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Other Bread Recipes to Try
The Garlic Herb Bread is a tasty treat that you can serve with some of your favorite meals. Besides making this homemade bread, there are other great bread recipes to try. Check out the following recipes:
- Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
- Cinnamon Bread
- Angel Biscuits
- Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
- Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bread
- Homemade Beer Bread
How To Make Garlic Herb Bread
Garlic Herb Bread Wreath
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk 110°F to 110°F
- 2 ¼ ounces instant yeast 1 packe
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 8 tablespoons butter softened, divided
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
Instructions
- Whisk the yeast, honey, and warm milk together in a large bowl. Whisk in the eggs until combined.
- Add one cup of flour, stir just until combined. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the softened butter and then add another cup of flour and the salt, then whisk until all the flour is incorporated into the mixture.
- Continue adding flour, about a half a cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl when stirred. (You can use a stand mixer with the hook attachment for this as well.)
- Continue kneading the dough for about 6 to 8 minutes, until a smooth dough forms.
- Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft free are for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together 4 tablespoons of softened butter, minced garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and pliable. Roll the dough out to a large rectangle, about 18 inches by 10 inches. Spread the herb butter over the top of the dough leaving a 1 inch perimeter around the rectangle.
- Roll up the dough tightly to form a log, just like you would for cinnamon rolls. Using a sharp knife, cut through the log lengthwise, leaving the last inch of the dough intact on one end of the log. This will hold the dough together.
- Hold up the two pieces of dough and twist. The dough will lengthen as you do this to about 22 inches long. Form a wreath by bringing the ends together and pinch to seal.
- Carefully transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Cover the wreath loosely with plastic or a towel and let rest until nearly doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake bread for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Brush the bread with the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter and then let rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
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