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no oven stovetop bread easy recipe for delicious homemade loaves
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Enjoy warm, crusty garlic-herb swirl bread made quickly on the stovetop! This recipe delivers bakery-quality flavor in minutes, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 5g (1 tsp) instant dry yeast
- 5g (1 tsp) granulated sugar
- 5g (1 tsp) fine sea salt
- 180ml (¾ cup) warm water (38°C / 100°F)
- 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 50g (½ cup) shredded mozzarella cheese (halal-certified)
- Pinch smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Activate Yeast: Add warm water and 15ml olive oil to dry ingredients; mix until shaggy.
- Knead Dough: Knead dough for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Let dough rise in oiled bowl for 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Prepare Garlic-Herb Oil: Combine 15ml olive oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, and paprika.
- Divide and Shape: Divide dough into 4 pieces; flatten into 12cm rounds.
- Assemble Swirls: Brush with garlic-herb oil and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Fold and Seal: Fold dough over; press edges to seal.
- Cook in Skillet: Cook oil-side down in skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Flip and Finish: Flip and cook other side for 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve and Garnish: Brush with oil, sprinkle with cheese and paprika; serve warm.
Notes
For a crispier crust, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the bread. Don’t overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg