Cheesy Garlic Bread -

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

The most amazing, EASIEST homemade no knead foccacia bread is brushed with garlic herb butter, covered in cheese, and baked to soft, chewy, cheesy, golden perfection.

Course Appetizer, Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Rising Time 8

Total Time 8 30

Servings servings per loaf

Calories 235kcal

Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons instant yeast (quick rise or bread machine yeast)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cups warm water
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter melted
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs or dried oregano
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast and salt. Add the warm water and stir until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 24. The dough should almost double in size.
Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Generously flour a countertop and turn the dough out onto it (it will be very soft), turning once to coat with flour.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. With your hands, spread it into an oblong shape, or whatever shape you like. Poke the dough all over with a fork.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, garlic and dried herbs. Brush the butter mixture evenly onto the dough. Sprinkle the dough evenly with the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and the bread is cooked through (you can make a small cut in the center to test for doneness if you're not sure). Cover pan loosely with foil toward the end of cooking if the cheese is browning too fast but the dough isn't fully cooked.
Remove pan from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve plain, with pizza or marinara sauce, or with soup.

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