Garlic bread, a beloved classic around the world, has its roots in the Mediterranean, where combining bread with olive oil, garlic, and herbs has been a culinary tradition for centuries. In Italian cuisine, it evolved into "bruschetta" and later transformed into the garlic bread we know today, often paired with pasta or served as a side dish.

These soft, fluffy garlic bread buns are inspired by that rich history, baked together in a single mold, yet easily breakable into individual round buns. With D'BakerAid’s yeast activation and dough proofing programs, you can recreate this timeless favorite in a new, easy way. Infused with garlic flavor and baked to perfection, these buns make for a delicious and shareable addition to any meal and occasion.

Ingredients:

• 500g bread flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 250ml lukewarm milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (for dough)
• 50g unsalted butter, melted or olive oil (for brushing)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic (for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Yeast Activation:

   • In D'Yeast 2.5L bowl, combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast.
   • Close the bowl with the lid and select the yeast activation program on D'BakerAid.
   • Let the program run until the yeast is fully activated.

2. Mixing the Dough:

   • Transfer the activated yeast mixture to the D'Dough 4.5L bowl.
   • Add melted butter, flour, salt, and minced garlic to the bowl.
   • Mix and knead the ingredients using the manual mixing or kneading program until a soft, elastic dough forms.

3. Proofing the Dough:

   • Select the White dough proofing program.
   • Cover the bowl with the lid and let D'BakerAid do the proofing.

4. Shaping the Buns:

   • Once proofed, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
   • Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape each portion into a smooth ball.
   • Arrange the dough balls in a lightly greased loaf pan or round baking mold, placing them close together so they’ll bake into a single loaf but remain easy to pull apart.

5. Second Rise:

   • You can place the pan on the Smart Hub for the second rise.
   • Cover the pan with the larger lid or clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 15-30 minutes, until doubled in size.

6. Garlic Butter Brushing:

   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic) and parsley (optional).
   • Brush the tops of the risen dough balls generously with the garlic butter mixture.

7. Baking:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and baked through.

8. Finishing:

   • Remove the loaf from the oven and brush with additional garlic butter for extra flavor.
   • Let the buns cool slightly before serving, then pull apart to enjoy soft, garlic-infused bread.

Note: In the bread you see in the pictures, we added grated mozzarella into each dough ball for a cheesy twist.

Tip: For an extra treat, try adding grated mozzarella (or any cheese you like) into each dough ball before the second rise. The result? A delicious, cheesy surprise in every bite! This step will take your garlic bread to the next level, making it both classy and indulgent.

See the video recipe in our youtube channel.

Happy Garlic Bread Baking!