Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1 tbsp (12g) sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves (20g) fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (3g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (1g) dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt

Instructions:

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the melted butter, then gradually fold in the flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough by hand for 3–5 minutes until the texture is smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
  5. While the dough rises, mash together the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and salt until a uniform paste forms.
  6. Shape the dough into a loaf or pull-apart rolls on a baking sheet.
  7. Brush half of the prepared garlic butter over the top of the dough.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until the crust is mahogany-colored and sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the remaining garlic butter over the loaf.