Imagine the aroma of freshly baked garlic bread wafting through your home, inviting everyone to the table. With our easy-to-follow Bread Machine Garlic Bread recipe, you can create a golden, crusty loaf that’s bursting with flavor, all with minimal effort! Perfect for pairing with pasta dishes, soups, or simply enjoying on its own, this Italian classic will have your taste buds dancing. Ready to impress your family and friends? Let’s dive into the delicious world of homemade garlic bread that’s as simple as pressing a button!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 1/4 tsp bread machine yeast
Instructions
- Carefully measure all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature.
- Pour warm water (around 110°F) into the bread machine pan, followed by olive oil to help activate the yeast and enhance flavor.
- Add bread flour carefully, creating a gentle mound in the center of the pan to prevent immediate mixing with liquid.
- Sprinkle sugar and salt evenly across the flour surface to distribute ingredients consistently.
- Generously dust garlic powder over the flour, ensuring even distribution for robust garlic flavor throughout the loaf.
- Create a small well in the flour's center and add bread machine yeast, ensuring it does not directly contact liquid or salt.
- Select the basic bread setting on your bread machine, typically with a medium crust option.
- Close the bread machine lid and start the bread cycle, which will typically take approximately 2 hours.
- Once completed, carefully remove the bread from the pan using heat-resistant gloves and allow to cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Optional: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle additional garlic powder or fresh chopped parsley for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Tips
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Ensure that your water is warm (around 110°F) to properly activate the yeast. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect rise in your bread.
- Layering Ingredients: When adding ingredients to your bread machine, layer them carefully. Start with the wet ingredients, then add the dry ingredients, and finally create a small well for the yeast to prevent it from coming into contact with the salt too early.
- Customize Your Flavors: Feel free to experiment with additional seasonings! Adding fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme can elevate the flavor profile of your garlic bread.
- Perfect Crust: For a delightful crust, choose the medium crust setting on your bread machine. If you prefer a softer crust, opt for the light crust setting.
- Cooling is Key: Allow your bread to cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing. This helps maintain the loaf's structure and ensures a better texture.
- Finishing Touches: For an extra burst of flavor, brush the warm bread with melted butter and sprinkle with additional garlic powder or fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
