Description
This Cream Cheese Garlic Bread recipe features soft, fluffy homemade bread rolls filled with a rich garlic butter and cream cheese mixture. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a fragrant blend of herbs and parmesan, these buns are ideal as a savory snack or a delightful side, bursting with creamy, garlicky flavor and a tender crumb.
Ingredients
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Bread Dough Ingredients
- 200 gram Bread Flour
- 1 tablespoon Milk Powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 gram Instant Dry Yeast
- 115 milliliter Water
- 25 milliliter Vegetable Oil
Filling Ingredients
- 200 gram Cream Cheese
- 150 gram Salted Butter
- 60 gram Garlic
- 2 tablespoon Milk
- 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Potato Flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bread.
- Mix Dough Ingredients: In a mixer or bread machine, combine the water (115 mL), instant dry yeast (3 g), granulated sugar (1 tbsp), and bread flour (200 g). Then add the milk powder (1 tbsp), salt (1/2 tsp), and finally vegetable oil (25 mL). Knead this mixture for 20 minutes until the dough becomes elastic and smooth.
- Proof the Dough: Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place, allowing it to double in size and develop flavor.
- Shape the Dough: Deflate the dough gently on a floured surface and shape it into a disk. Divide the disk into 4 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a ball. Place them on a baking surface and let them proof again for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- First Bake: Brush each dough ball lightly with water and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and cover it lightly with a kitchen towel to cool without drying out.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine salted butter (150 g), egg (1), milk (2 tbsp), grated parmesan cheese (1 tbsp), dried parsley (2 tsp), dried basil (2 tsp), granulated sugar (2 tbsp), garlic (60 g), and salt (1/4 tsp). Mix thoroughly to create a creamy garlic butter mixture.
- Slice the Bread: When the buns have cooled, slice each bun into 8 segments carefully, stopping before cutting all the way through to keep the pieces connected.
- Fill the Buns: Fill the slices generously with cream cheese (200 g), then spoon or brush the garlic butter mixture into and over the bun slices.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle potato flakes to taste on top and pipe additional cream cheese onto the middle of each bun for extra creaminess.
- Second Bake: Bake the filled buns for another 25 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until heated through and slightly golden.
- Serve: Serve the cream cheese garlic bread warm as a delicious appetizer or side dish and enjoy the rich, buttery garlic flavors.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is fresh for proper dough rising.
- The potato flakes add texture and help absorb excess moisture—adjust quantity to preference.
- Do not slice the buns all the way through to keep the layers intact while filling.
- Use salted butter for a balanced flavor; unsalted can be used but add a pinch more salt if desired.
- Allow bread to cool before slicing to prevent tearing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: Cream Cheese Garlic Bread, Homemade Bread, Garlic Butter Bread, Soft Bread Rolls, Savory Snack
