Italian Garlic Bread Twists Food

SOFT BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, egg, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 4 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth. Beat 3 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Do not punch down. Divide dough into eight pieces. Combine cornmeal and oregano; sprinkle over work surface. Roll each piece of dough in cornmeal mixture and shape into a 15-in.-long rope. Cut each rope into three pieces. Twist each piece and place on greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes. Combine garlic powder and remaining salt. Immediately brush twists with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic powder mixture. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.

ITALIAN GARLIC BREAD TWISTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place ingredients in the order listed into the bread machine. Save approx 1/4 cup of liquid. Select dough cycle. Keep an eye on your dough and slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup of liquid a tablespoon at a time as necessary, until dough forms into a ball but remains tacky. When cycle is complete and dough has risen, remove from bread pan.
• Divide dough into two balls. Roll out each ball in a rectangle, approx 8 x 10 inch. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1 1/2 inch strips then cut those in half. See picture above. Twist each strip and place on a baking sheet. Allow to rise until almost double in size.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes at 400 F.
• Grate Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

THE BEST GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is golden and the garlic is very fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Liberally brush the crust with the garlic butter. Turn the bread cut-side up. Slice each loaf crosswise at 2-inch intervals without cutting all the way through, making "pull-apart" garlic bread. Liberally brush the cut sides of the bread with more garlic butter, spreading any remaining garlic evenly over top. You should use all the garlic butter. Carefully transfer the bread to a rimmed baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the loaves with the Parmesan and a pinch of salt and bake until the edges of the bread are a deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with the parsley. Serve warm.

SOFT ITALIAN BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, yeast and 2 cups flour. Cover and process for 5-10 seconds. While processing, gradually add warm water and oil in a steady stream. Process for 1 minute or until smooth and elastic. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed. , Turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Cut into 12 strips. Fold each strip in half lengthwise; twist each strip several times. Pinch ends to seal. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic powder, paprika and remaining salt. Brush some over dough. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or Parmesan cheese if desired. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining butter mixture.

GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic, Parmesan and parsley. Add the salt and generously season with pepper. Set aside while you cut the baguette.
• Cut deep slits into the baguette, 1-inch apart - don't cut all the way through the loaf - and place the baguette on a large piece of foil. Using a teaspoon or an offset spatula, generously spread the seasoned butter inside each slit. Make sure to reach the bottom of the slit; don't be shy here.
• Wrap the baguette in the foil, place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the baguette from the oven and unwrap the top (leave the bread on the foil). If you're adding mozzarella, use the offset spatula or spoon to gently open each slit and tuck a piece of mozzarella in (it's O.K. if the cheese pops out from the top a little). Return bread to the oven and bake until crisp and golden on top, another 5 minutes. Slice with a serrated knife (or tear with your hands) and serve at once.

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

SOFT ITALIAN BREAD TWISTS

Steps:

• In a food processor or mixer, combine the sugar, 3/4 tsp.
• salt, yeast and 2 c.
• flour.
• Mix well 5-10 seconds.
• While processing, gradually add warm water and oil in a steady stream.
• Mix for 1 minute or until smooth and elastic.
• Check dough; add 1 to 2 Tbsp.
• of water or flour if needed.
• Turn onto a floured surface.
• Roll into a 15" x 12" rectangle.
• Cut into 12 strips.
• Fold each strip in half lengthwise; twist each strip several times.
• Pinch ends to seal.
• Place 2" apart on a greased baking sheet.
• In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and remaining salt.
• Brush some over dough.
• Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or Parmesan Cheese if desired.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
• Brush with remaining butter mixture.