🧄🧀 Mediterranean Swirled Garlic & Herb Cheese Bread
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 20–25 minutes
Total: 35–40 minutes
🍽 Servings
4–6 slices
🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough (or use store-bought pizza dough)
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp instant yeast
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½ tsp sugar
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm water
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1 tbsp olive oil
(Shortcut: Use ready-made pizza dough or flatbread dough)
Garlic Herb Cheese Filling
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3 tbsp softened butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried basil
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½ tsp dried thyme
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¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup crumbled feta
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2 tbsp grated parmesan
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2 tbsp chopped olives (optional)
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1 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Topping
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Olive oil drizzle
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Sesame seeds or za’atar (optional)
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Fresh parsley or basil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Dough (Skip if using ready dough)
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm water and olive oil.
Knead until soft. Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix butter, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, chili flakes, and all cheeses.
3️⃣ Roll & Fill
Roll dough into a rectangle.
Spread the garlic herb cheese mixture evenly.
4️⃣ Swirl It
Roll tightly like a cinnamon roll.
Slice into thick rounds or shape into a swirl loaf.
5️⃣ Bake
Place on lined tray.
Brush with olive oil.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with herbs, za’atar, or sesame seeds.
Serve warm and cheesy 😍
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this without yeast?
Yes! Use:
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Puff pastry
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Ready-made pizza base
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Flatbread
Q: Can I make it vegan?
Yes:
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Use vegan butter
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Vegan cheese
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Skip feta or use dairy-free feta
Q: How do I make it extra cheesy?
Add:
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Extra mozzarella
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Cream cheese in the filling
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Cheese topping before baking
Q: How do I store leftovers?
Wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer.
Q: What can I serve it with?
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Tomato soup
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Greek salad
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Hummus & olives
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Lemon iced tea