Dough Ingredients

Prepare the ingredients for making Parmesan Garlic Bread Twist - flour, butter, sugar, yeast, milk and salt.

Filling Ingredients

These are the ingredients for making the filling of Parmesan Garlic Bread Twist - unsalted butter, fine salt, minced garlic, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.

Making the dough

Mix idough ingredients in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment.

First Proof

Once the dough becomes soft, elastic, and smooth, it's ready for proofing. Cover and set aside at room temperature to double in size.

Make the filling

While the dough is proofing, mix the butter and garlic for the filling, and set it aside.

Shape the dough

After the initial proof, transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Gently press to remove air bubbles and roll it into a rectangle shape. Spread the filling.

Sprinkle the cheese

Sprinkle the dough with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, leaving a 1-inch edge on one of the long sides.

Roll the dough

Roll the parmesan garlic bread twist tightly from the long side and place the log in the freezer for 30-45 minutes.

Slice

Once chilled, slice the dough lengthwise down the middle, revealing two long pieces with layers of garlic butter and cheese.

Twist

Gently twist the pieces together, trying to keep the layered parts visible at the top of the twist.

Second Proof

Place the parmesan garlic bread twist in a warm place until it's puffy and risen.

Bake

Bake the bread until golden brown, approximately 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Serve

Slice the freshly baked Parmesan Garlic Bread Twist into into thick slices, and serve either warm or at room temperature.