Stovetop Garlic Bread
About this recipe
This Stovetop Garlic Bread is a deliciously easy recipe that brings the classic flavors of garlic and cheese without needing an oven. Perfect for those who want homemade bread quickly, this no-knead method results in a soft and fluffy texture, all cooked right on the stove!
With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can enjoy the amazing aroma of fresh garlic bread in your kitchen. Plus, the addition of mozzarella makes it extra cheesy and satisfying.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 225 ml of warm milk, which is essential for activating the yeast.
- You can use any type of all-purpose flour, as specified with 300 g needed for the dough.
- For the filling, 50 g of butter is combined with 4 minced garlic cloves and fresh parsley to enhance the flavor.
Tips from Cloud Crumb’s video
- Make sure to let the yeast activate for 10 minutes after mixing it with warm milk and sugar; this step is crucial for the bread to rise properly.
- When shaping the dough, dust your work surface with flour to prevent sticking and make it easier to handle.
- Cooking the bread on low heat covered is key to achieving a soft texture; don't rush this step!
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this garlic bread?
- The total time to make this garlic bread is about 2 hours.
- What should I do if my dough doesn't rise?
- Ensure that the yeast is activated properly by letting it sit in warm milk and sugar for 10 minutes before mixing it with the flour.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cloud Crumb: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, combine 225 ml warm milk, 15 g sugar, and 4.5 g dry yeast. Stir until the yeast dissolves.
- 2
Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- 3
Add 300 g all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon oregano to the bowl. Mix well.
- 4
Make a well in the center of the mixture.
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a cloth, and set aside in a warm place for 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Melt 20 g butter and set aside.
- 7
Grease the bowl with oil.
- 8
Cover the bowl again with plastic wrap and a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 50-60 minutes.
- 9
In a separate bowl, combine 50 g butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, fresh parsley, and salt to taste for the filling.
- 10
Once the dough has risen well, dust the work surface with flour and shape the dough into a circle.
- 11
Add 80 g mozzarella to the filling mixture and mix well.
- 12
Brush a pan with oil and place the dough in the pan, flattening it with your hands to fit the pan.
- 13
Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 14
Cook on low heat, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
- 15
Remove the lid and flip the bread, then cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- 16
The garlic bread is ready! Enjoy!
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Cloud Crumb’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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