Bread with garlic

Soft, cheesy, and fragrant, this garlic bread is perfect as a snack or side dish. Each pull-apart piece is layered with garlic butter, scallions, and a mix of cheeses.

Ingredients (makes 6 servings):

• For the dough:
  • 6 1/2 oz (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (4 g) active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) warm milk
• For the garlic butter filling:
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • Pinch of salt
  • Small pinch of black pepper
• For the topping:
  • 2 oz (60 g) mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 1/2 oz (40 g) cheddar, shredded
  • Extra chopped scallions and cheese cubes for sprinkling

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, yeast, and egg. Add the softened butter and mix by hand or with a spatula until the dough comes together. It will be sticky—do not add extra flour.
2. After 5 minutes of gentle mixing, knead for another 5 minutes, folding the dough without pressing too hard.
3. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and fold it 2–3 times gently. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
5. While the dough rests, mix the softened butter with garlic, scallions, salt, and pepper for the filling.
6. Roll the dough into a 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square. Draw a light line across the middle to mark halves. Spread the garlic butter mixture on one half and fold the other half over it.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the folded dough. Roll the dough from the short side into a tight log. Lightly flour the surface and shape neatly.
8. Cut the roll into 6 equal pieces and arrange in a round tart pan or oven-safe dish like a flower, leaving space for expansion. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise 45 minutes.
9. Remove the wrap, sprinkle additional scallions and cheese cubes on top.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 13–15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
11. Serve warm, pull apart, and enjoy!