Basil Garlic Bread Recipes

GARLIC BASIL BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available., Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

MOZZARELLA BASIL BREAD

Steps:

• Mix warm water with sugar in a large mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the surface of the water, and let stand until the yeast begins to form a creamy layer on the water. Stir the yeast into the water. Stir in salt, and 1 cup of bread flour, and beat the flour in to form a loose batter. Stir in 1 more cup of flour, and mix in the mozzarella cheese, milk, and basil. Mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour in 1/2-cup additions.
• Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead until the dough is thoroughly mixed, but still sticky, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour into the dough as you knead, if necessary. Form the dough into a ball, and place into an oiled bowl. Turn the dough over in the bowl to oil the surface of the dough, and cover with a cloth. Allow to rise until double, about 1 hour.
• With your fist, press firmly on the dough to deflate the large bubbles. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead the dough just long enough to eliminate the remaining bubbles in the dough, about 1 minute. Cut the dough into 2 equal pieces, and form each half into a round ball. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and place the balls onto the baking sheet. With a sharp knife, slash an X into the top of each loaf. Cover the loaves with a towel, and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Bake the loaves until browned, about 25 minutes. To serve, cut each loaf into 8 wedges.

BASIL-GARLIC CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 2-in. slices.

GARLIC BASIL BREAD -FOR BREAD MACHINE

Steps:

• Place all ingredence into bread machine.
• Water first.
• Flour, sugar, salt, basil, garlic, and lastly yeast.
• Yields a 1 lb loaf.

BASIL GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, parsley, basil and garlic. Cover and microwave until butter is melted. Stir in cheese., Cut the bread in half lengthwise; place cut side down on an uncovered grill over medium heat for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Brush cut side with the butter mixture. Grill or broil 1-2 minutes longer.

BASIL-GARLIC CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 2-in. slices.

BASIL BUTTER GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the bread and cheese in a food processor, and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut open the loaf of bread and spread both halves with the basil butter. Put the halves together and wrap in aluminum foil.
• Bake for in a 400ºF oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove the bread, separate the halves and load them up with Parmesan cheese. Return them to the oven and either crank up the heat to 500ºF or put them under the broiler.
• Cook until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to get brown. Serve!

TOMATO-BASIL GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Drain, but do not rinse, the artichoke hearts (I use Polar brand). Roughly chop them into quarters.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the artichokes, basil, and all seasonings. Set aside.
• Open the garlic bread and bake it on a sheet pan, (usually at 375-400 degrees F. in a pre-heated oven), until it is warm through but not browned. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
• Remove the garlic bread from the oven and spread on the artichoke/tomato/basil blend evenly on all parts of the bread. Then, sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
• Return the bread to the oven and allow it to continue to bake until the cheese melts and browns just slightly, (about 5-8 minutes).
• Remove the bread from the oven, cut into pieces, and serve hot.