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twisted cheese bread

twisted cheese bread

Megan
this twisted cheese bread is super simple and quick to make thanks to the store bought crescent roll dough. this dough is rolled out and filled with shredded sharp cheddar, butter, garlic and za'atar spice. it's buttery, fragrant and oh so very delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cool Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 9X5 loaf pan
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • box grater

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8 oz. cans crescent dough sheets
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp za'atar spice sub preferred spice blend
  • 2 c (226g) sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp fresh herbs, coarsely chopped optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F (190 C).
    Lightly grease a 9X5 loaf pan. Line the pan with a piece of parchment paper along the long sides. Set aside.
  • Open 1 can of crescent dough sheet. Gently roll out the dough onto a piece of parchment paper cut slightly larger than 15 X 8 (38 X 20cm).
    If needed, press the edges of the dough until it's roughly 15 X 8. This is easier to do with a another piece of parchment paper placed on top using a rolling pin to stretch the dough to this size.
  • Mix softened butter and minced garlic together until well combined. Spread the butter over the dough, leaving about 1" edge around the dough.
  • Scatter za'atar on top of the butter.
  • Top with all the shredded cheese.
  • Roll out the second crescent dough sheet to 15 X 8. Place on top of the dough sheet with the filling. Press the "clean" edges together to form a sealed seam.
  • Starting at the long edge, tightly roll one long bottom edge to the other long edge.
  • Place the rolled "logs" seam side down on a flat surface. Slice in half lengthwise.
    Starting at the top points, press the two pieces together. Overlap one sliced side with the other, repeating to make a braided "rope." Make sure the open sliced layers are pointing up.
  • Transfer the twisted bread to the prepared loaf pan. If needed, push the edges into place and allow the center of the bread to pop up slightly.
  • Bake at 375 F (190C) for 35-45 minutes or until very golden brown on the top. The internal temperature should be 190F (87C).
    Brush the hot bread with melted butter and fresh herbs. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove from the pan to a serving plate.
    Slice and enjoy!

Notes

to make this recipe as 8 individual rolls, see my easy twisted garlic cheese rolls
Keyword savory cheese bread, semi homemade bread, twisted cheese bread
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