Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with our exquisite artichoke braided bread. This masterpiece is a harmonious blend of tangy artichoke hearts, savory cheese, aromatic herbs, and soft, fluffy bread. The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread filled with a delectable filling is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
This comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step recipe for creating this mouthwatering dish from scratch. We'll take you through the process of making the perfect dough, preparing the flavorful artichoke and cheese filling, and braiding the bread into an eye-catching centerpiece.
In addition to the classic artichoke braided bread recipe, we've also included variations to cater to different dietary needs and preferences. Discover the vegan delight of our artichoke and spinach stuffed bread, or relish the cheesy goodness of our artichoke and feta pull-apart bread.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos will guide you toward creating a stunning and delicious artichoke braided bread that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary journey together!
BAKED ARTICHOKES WITH BREADCRUMBS
Artichokes aren't as prickly to prepare as they may seem. Let veggies take center stage and serve these as the main event.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine breadcrumbs, oil, chives, lemon zest, garlic, and cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Cut off the top quarter of the artichokes lengthwise, and remove the chokes.
- Season artichokes with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Divide the bread mixture among the four artichoke halves, packing it into the cavities.
- Place artichokes in a pan just large enough to hold them. Add about 1/2 inch of water, and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake until the artichokes are tender and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 8 g
BRAISED ARTICHOKES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut each of the artichokes in half; remove the toughest outer leaves, use a spoon to remove the choke, and trim the bottom.
- Put 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. When it melts and foam subsides, add artichokes, cut side down. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add stock (it should come about halfway up the sides of the artichokes), bring to a boil, and cover; turn heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until tender, checking every 5 or 10 minutes to make sure there is enough liquid in the pan, adding more stock as necessary. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and transfer artichokes to serving platter.
- Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to a sauce. Stir in lemon zest and juice and remaining tablespoon butter; taste and adjust seasoning. Serve artichokes drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE GARLIC BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
This quick and easy garlic bread gets a spinach and artichoke upgrade in under 30 minutes. We predict it will be a dinner series regular!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Appetizers
Time 22m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella, the Parmesan, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Fold in the spinach and artichoke hearts.
- Set the French bread on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Spread the spinach artichoke mixture over both halves of the bread. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella.
- Bake the garlic bread for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Let the garlic bread cool for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 6 grams
ARTICHOKE SPREAD WITH GARLIC BREAD
I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every family gathering and there are never any leftovers. This is probably my most-requested recipe. -Heidi Iacovetto, Phippsburg, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 2h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl; transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, until cheese is melted, 2-3 hours. Meanwhile, prepare garlic bread according to package directions. Slice and serve with hot dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ARTICHOKE BREAD
French bread coated with a creamy artichoke spread and baked until bubbling and hot is a quick and easy appetizer everyone will enjoy.
Provided by cmccreight
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic together in a bowl.
- Spread artichoke topping evenly over the French bread halves. Place coated bread on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until topping is hot and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 430.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BRAISED ARTICHOKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Trim 6 medium artichokes (see Cook's Note), leaving the stems intact. Halve lengthwise. Cook 2 each sliced carrots, celery stalks and leeks in a pot with 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Add 3 sliced garlic cloves; cook 2 more minutes. Add the artichokes in a single layer; add 2 teaspoons salt, 2 bay leaves, 3 thyme sprigs, 1 rosemary sprig, 1 1/2 cups white wine, and water to cover. Lay a round of parchment paper on the artichokes and simmer until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the liquid.
ARTICHOKE-SPINACH DIP BREAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the artichoke hearts in a bowl with the mayonnaise, spinach, Parmesan, yogurt, garlic powder and lemon zest and juice. Taste the mixture and season if necessary.
- Cut vertical lines in the boule 1 inch apart, cutting halfway deep. Turn the bread 90 degrees so that the lines are horizontal, and repeat the previous step so you end up with 1-inch cubes still attached. Spread the cubes slightly apart and evenly spoon the artichoke-spinach mixture into the crevices. Put the boule on a baking sheet and top with the Gruyere.
- Bake until the cheese is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Pull off the cubes and enjoy.
SPINACH ARTICHOKE BABKA
Provided by Duff Goldman
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield Two 9-by-5-inch babkas
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the dough: Sprinkle the yeast over the milk in a liquid measuring cup and set aside until bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl and whisk together. Add the eggs, vanilla, yeast mixture, lemon zest and nutmeg; stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead until soft and smooth, about 5 minutes. Knead in the butter in three additions, dusting the dough with flour if it is too sticky. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- For the filling: Combine the artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, a pinch of salt and some pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.
- For the topping: Whisk the flour, panko, a pinch salt and some pepper in a medium bowl, then work in the butter with your fingers until the mixture is sandy and chunky. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley and set aside.
- For the assembly: Cut the dough in half with a bench scraper or chef's knife. Using a rolling pin, roll each half into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Using an offset spatula, spread the filling on both dough rectangles, all the way to the edges. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella all over the filling on each dough rectangle. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Starting from the long side, tightly roll each rectangle into a log. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Unwrap the logs and cut each in half lengthwise with a bench scraper or chef's knife. For each babka, twist the 2 halves together a few times, starting from the middle. Coat two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray and line each with parchment, leaving an overhang on the 2 longer sides so you can pull the babka out of the pan after baking. Place a babka snuggly in each pan and sprinkle with the topping. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drizzle the melted butter all over the babkas. Bake until browned, about 45 minutes.
- Let sit 10 minutes, then remove the babkas from the pans and remove the parchment. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
ARTICHOKE BRAIDED BREAD
This homemade bread along with French bread from our local supermarket (baked fresh daily) is a favourite everywhere it goes. I have opted to change the recipe and used a bread machine, this can be made with a mixer the traditional way, the bread machine just saves time and work for the mixing, rising process. This is an Emeril Lagasse classic !!
Provided by Luvfood
Categories Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Finely chop artichoke hearts.
- Add garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, olive oil& mix; set aside.
- Add artichoke mix, rest of salt and flour to bread machine and mix until it has gone through the rising process, do not bake in bread machine.
- Once dough is ready, remove from bread machine onto a floured cutting board or wherever you want to work with the dough.
- Split dough into four sections.
- Roll two balls into two narrow log shapes, at one end pinch together and braid.
- Complete the same step with other two logs.
- Tuck the pinched ends under the braided bread.
- Place the braids on baking sheet/s, with a brush, brush the beaten egg evenly over breads and bake in a 350 oven until lightly brown, about 30 mins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 187.2, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.4
Tips:
- To make the dough, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook or mix it by hand in a large bowl. If mixing by hand, be sure to knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the artichoke filling. To do this, sauté the artichoke hearts, garlic, and onion in olive oil until the artichokes are browned.
- Once the dough has risen, divide it into two equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a long rectangle, about 12 inches by 18 inches.
- Spread the artichoke filling evenly over the dough rectangles. Then, starting at one long edge, roll up the dough tightly. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Place the braided bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake the bread at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Artichoke braided bread is a delicious and savory bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fillings. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, this bread is sure to please everyone at the table.
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