Spinach Bread Recipe

Spinach Bread Recipe

 This savory spinach bread is soft, fluffy, and packed with garlicky, cheesy goodness. It makes an excellent side dish, snack, or even a unique sandwich base. Whether you make it as a classic loaf, rolls, or stuffed bread, this recipe is easy and full of flavor!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1.5 hours
Bake Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:(Servings: 8-10)

For the Dough:

3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour)

2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

1 cup warm milk (110°F)

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

1 egg

For the Spinach Filling:

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 ½ cups frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

½ cup shredded mozzarella or feta cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Add flour, salt, butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2. Make the Spinach Filling

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add spinach, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Remove from heat and mix in mozzarella (or feta) and Parmesan. Let cool.
3. Shape & Fill the Bread

For a stuffed loaf: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread the spinach filling, then roll into a log. Place in a greased loaf pan.

For rolls: Divide the dough into pieces, flatten, fill, and roll into spirals. Place in a greased baking dish.

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Bake to Perfection

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle extra Parmesan on top.