Easy Garlic Bread Swirl Recipe Perfect for Any Celebration

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Looking for a fun and tasty addition to your next party or BBQ? This garlic bread swirl is the perfect crowd-pleaser!

It’s warm, buttery, and packed with savory garlic flavor. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, tailgating, or celebrating a special holiday, this garlic bread is sure to steal the show.

Let’s dive into this easy and delicious recipe!

 

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Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

  • 2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp dry yeast
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 6 tbsp fresh or dry parsley

 

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Step-by-step Guide:

1 – In a medium sized bowl mix dry ingredients together: flour, yeast, and salt.

 

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2 – Add buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of butter. Mix everything using a spatula until you form a small ball of dough.

 

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3 – Put it aside somewhere warm for about 1 hour.

 

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4 – When the dough doubled its size transfer it on a flat surface, sprinkle it with a flour and using a rolling pin roll dough into a 16-10-inch rectangle.

5 – In a separate bowl combine remaining butter, freshly chopped garlic and parsley.

 

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6 – Transfer mixture onto a dough and using a fork or knife spread it evenly.

 

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7 – Roll the dough into a log.

 

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8 – Cut the log of dough in half and braid it like on picture, coil the rope like a snake, then other side of rope in opposite direction.

 

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9 – Transfer into a medium sized loaf pan.

 

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10 – Bake for 35minutes into 350F.

11 – Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 hours before slicing.

 

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12- Enjoy!

 

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Pro Tips for Success:

  • Use fresh garlic for extra flavor: Fresh garlic will give the bread a more vibrant taste. If you’re short on time, you can use garlic powder, but fresh garlic makes a big difference.

  • Add cheese for extra richness: You can sprinkle some shredded mozzarella or Parmesan inside the swirl for an extra cheesy twist. It’s perfect for those who love cheesy bread!

  • Make ahead: If you’re short on time, prepare the dough the night before and let it rise overnight in the fridge. It’ll be ready to bake when you need it!

 

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This garlic bread swirl is a must-try for your next get-together. It’s soft, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a hit at any celebration.

Whether you’re serving it at a tailgate or enjoying it at a holiday dinner, everyone will be asking for seconds!

 

A picture of a loaf and slices of garlic swirl bread.

Garlic Swirl Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp dry yeast
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 6 tbsp fresh or dry parsley

Instructions

    1. In a medium sized bowl mix dry ingredients together: flour, yeast, and salt.

    2. Add buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of butter. Mix everything using a spatula until you form a small ball of dough.

    3. Put it aside somewhere warm for about 1 hour.

    4. When the dough doubled its size transfer it on a flat surface, sprinkle it with a flour and using a rolling pin roll dough into a 16-10-inch rectangle.

    5. In a separate bowl combine remaining butter, freshly chopped garlic and parsley.

    6. Transfer mixture onto a dough and using a fork or knife spread it evenly.

    7. Roll the dough into a log.

    8. Cut the log of dough in half and braid it like on picture, coil the rope like a snake, then other side of rope in opposite direction.

    9. Transfer into a medium sized loaf pan.

    10. Bake for 35minutes into 350F.

    11. Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 hours before slicing.

    12. Enjoy!

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