Description
Garlic Parmesan Bread Bites are golden, buttery, and soft on the inside with crisp edges and a rich garlic-parmesan glaze. These bite-sized bread pieces are the ultimate homemade comfort food — perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish for soups, pasta, or brunch. Simple ingredients, irresistible bakery-style flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- ¾ cup warm water (180 ml)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
- Optional Add-Ins: Mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it rest for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make the Dough: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Bites: Punch down dough, roll into a 1-inch rope, and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
- Second Rise: Arrange pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rest for 15–20 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Garlic Butter Glaze: Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and salt. Brush over warm bread bites, then sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast: Ensures perfect rise and fluffy texture.
- Warm water: Between 100–110°F (38–43°C) for best yeast activation.
- Don’t skip butter glaze: It gives flavor, moisture, and shine.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze up to 1 month and reheat before serving.
- Vegan option: Use vegan butter and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American European Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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