Garlic and herb bread, known as "pain à l'ail" in French, is a delectable treat that combines the aromatic flavors of garlic and herbs with the crispy texture of a well-baked baguette. Originating from the rustic kitchens of France, this classic bread has become a staple of French cuisine, enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a simple snack. The fusion of garlic's savory notes and the fragrant blend of herbs creates a symphony of flavors that tantalize the palate. Whether you prefer a rustic artisanal loaf or a more refined version, discover the secrets of crafting the perfect garlic and herb bread, transporting you to the heart of French culinary tradition.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC AND HERB BREAD
This is wonderful with spaghetti, lasagna, or another Italian dish, but my family likes it with almost anything. It's very good if made the day before you need it, then split down the middle, buttered, and reheated at mealtime. I use a bread machine, but it can be made without. I like to use the dough cycle, then bake it in a French loaf pan.
Provided by Sandy Speer
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For bread machine: Place all ingredients in bread pan as recommended by your manufacturer. Process on "Regular" or "White Bread" cycle. Remove promptly after baking cycle is complete.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 238.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
FRENCH GARLIC AND HERB BREAD (QUICK AND EASY)
This is a quick little recipe that tastes like you just ordered an appetizer at olive garden or panara bread! These little tasty circles of french bread are so yummy. A great way to start a dinner party or just have a little fancy snack!
Provided by Sarah in New York
Categories Breads
Time 7m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut loaf into 1/2 inch to 1 inch thick circles.
- Melt butter and mix in all the herbs.
- Brush butter mixture unto the bread liberally.
- Rub a little garlic on each circle and sprinkle with cheese.
- Toast under broiler until crispy. (about 1 to 2 minutes).
- Serve right away.
GARLIC AND HERB BREAD (FRANCE)
Make and share this Garlic and Herb Bread (France) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice bread down to BUT NOT THROUGH the bottom crust.
- In a bowl, combine garlic, oregano, parsley, softened butter & parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Spread butter mixture on each side of bread without breaking the loaf.
- Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil & bake 20 minutes.
- Unwrap, slice completely & serve hot.
HERBED GARLIC BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the bread, stir together the butter, mashed garlic, and herbs in a small
- bowl and season with salt and pepper. Tear open the loaf of bread
- lengthwise, spread the herb-garlic mixture over both halves and sprinkle with a little olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
GARLIC-AND-HERB STAR BREAD
This pillowy soft bread comes together quickly without any special equipment. It would work well with a variety of fillings, but the soft garlic cheese punched up with smoky chiles, fresh herbs and lemon is a bright combo against the buttery bread.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir the warm water and sugar together until dissolved, then stir in the yeast; set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder and fine salt in a large bowl.
- Add the butter to the flour mixture and work it in with your fingertips until the butter is in pea-size pieces. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture and milk. Stir with a wooden spoon until the flour is completely moistened and the dough looks like a shaggy ball, switching to your hands and gently kneading to bring the dough together, if necessary. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- When the dough is almost ready, make the filling: Combine the cheese, chiles, parsley, thyme and lemon zest in a small bowl. Mash and stir together with a small rubber spatula until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and briefly knead until smooth, three or four times. Pat until about 1 inch thick, then fold into thirds like a letter and pat until 1 inch thick again. Rotate the dough 90 degrees and repeat folding and patting two more times. Divide into 2 equal pieces.
- Lightly butter an upside-down rimmed baking sheet (or a rimless baking sheet). Roll out 1 piece of dough into an 11-inch round on a floured surface and transfer to the pan. Spread with the filling, stopping about 3/4 inch from the edge. Roll out the second piece of dough into an 11-inch round and place on top of the first. Pinch and press the edges of the dough together to seal.
- Center the rim of a drinking glass (about 3 inches in diameter) in the middle of the dough; gently press to mark the center. At the 12 o'clock mark, cut through the dough with a very sharp knife from the glass to the edge, leaving the center circle uncut. Repeat at the 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock points on the circle to make 4 quarters. Halve each quarter to make 8 equal wedges; halve those to make 16 wedges.
- Lift the edges of 2 wedges that are next to each other and twist them away from each other twice. Pinch the ends together to make a pointed tip. Repeat with the remaining pairs of wedges. Remove the glass and cover the dough with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until the filling is firm and the dough has puffed and risen slightly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Uncover the dough and re-pinch any ends that came apart. Brush all over with the beaten egg and sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake until golden brown all over, especially around the center circle, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheet, then carefully slide onto a rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.
GARLIC-HERB BREAD
Do regular garlic bread one better! Keep this quick-and-easy recipe on hand to use as an accompaniment for chili, soups and stews.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Stir together all ingredients except bread. Spread mixture over both sides of bread slices. Reassemble loaf and wrap securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 250 mg
GARLIC BREAD WITH HERBS
No Italian meal is complete without bread. This garlic herb version comes from our home economists. If desired, top with shredded provolone cheese.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, Romano cheese, basil, parsley and garlic. Spread over cut sides of bread. Sprinkle with provolone cheese if desired. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
GARLIC HERB BREAD
Provided by Sheila Lukins
Categories Bread Garlic Side Bake Kid-Friendly Back to School Parade Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Combine the butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl.
- 2. Shortly before serving, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices without cutting all the way through. Spread the butter into each slice. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil, gathering it loosely over the top.
- 3. Heat bread in the oven for about 20 minutes for the butter to melt. Serve in a basket, wrapped in a napkin.
HERB-HAPPY GARLIC BREAD
You'll love the fresh garlic and herbs in this recipe. The mild goat cheese that's sprinkled on top makes it extra rich and wonderful. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. Cut baguette crosswise in half; cut each piece lengthwise in half. Spread cut sides with butter mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until lightly toasted, 7-9 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese; bake until goat cheese is softened, 1-2 minutes longer. Cut into slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GARLIC AND HERB PULL APART BREAD
This was fantastic with spaghetti, my family loved it... in fact my husband tried to eat the whole thing. Keep in mind though, we love garlic at our house. If you are not a fan of strong garlic, streamline the amount until you are comfortable with it.
Provided by ekuntz
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Garlic Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt® with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, parsley, rosemary, basil, and garlic. Separate the biscuits, and dip each biscuit into the butter and herbs; place biscuits in a random pattern into the prepared pan. If there is any unused butter mixture, pour it over the biscuits.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is browned and cooked through in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and invert the pan on a cutting board; the bread will fall out of the pan in one piece. Serve by pulling the bread apart into individual servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 625.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh herbs, especially, will make a big difference in the flavor of your bread.
- Be sure to proof your yeast before adding it to the dough. This will help to ensure that your bread rises properly.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give your bread a chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to produce gas, which will cause the bread to rise.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the bread cooks evenly.
Conclusion:
This article provides a variety of recipes for delicious and easy-to-make French breads. Whether you are looking for a classic baguette or a more unique bread like fougasse, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love. With a little practice, you will be able to make delicious French bread at home that will impress your family and friends.
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