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There’s something undeniably comforting about the aroma of freshly made garlic bread wafting through the kitchen. This homemade skillet garlic bread recipe brings all the joy of soft, yeasty bread with a golden, garlicky crust, all cooked to perfection in a skillet. Unlike the traditional oven-baked approach, making garlic bread in a skillet gives it a delightfully crisp texture that’s hard to resist. This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients and offers a wonderful way to impress guests or treat yourself to a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
300 ml lukewarm water
1 tsp honey or sugar
1.5 tsp (7 grams) active dry yeast
500 grams refined flour (all-purpose flour)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Butter:
4-5 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp garlic, chopped
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Instructions:
Preparing the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water and honey (or sugar). Stir until dissolved.
Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, showing that the yeast is active.
Add refined flour and salt to the yeast mixture, starting to mix to incorporate all the ingredients.
Drizzle in olive oil and continue mixing until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
Preparing the Garlic Butter:
In a small bowl, combine melted butter and chopped garlic. Set aside for later use.
Shaping and Cooking the Garlic Bread:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles.
Divide the dough into four equal portions, rolling each into a ball and then flattening into a disk about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Brush one side of each dough disk with garlic butter and place it buttered-side-down in the skillet.
Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
While the first side cooks, brush the top side with garlic butter.
Flip the bread and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until golden and crispy.
Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining dough disks.
Serving:
Serve the garlic bread warm, either as is or sliced into wedges.
Nutritional Information
Garlic bread, primarily made from all-purpose flour, provides a good source of carbohydrates. The addition of olive oil adds healthy fats, while the garlic not only enhances flavor but also brings various health benefits, including improved heart health and antioxidant properties. Each serving of this garlic bread contains a moderate amount of calories, making it a suitable option as a side dish in a balanced diet.
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