Garlic and Cod Bread
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A delicious, rustic bread infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and savory salted cod, topped with melted cheese.
This is bread with a story: a pillowy loaf baked with garlic, fresh herbs, and flaked salt cod folded right into the dough. It comes out of the oven fragrant, golden, and dangerously moreish, the kind you slice while it is still warm, great for dipping, toasting, or eating over the counter.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 380g plus 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 🫗 25 cl warm water
- 🫗 5 cl plus 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 🫗 215g salt cod (desalted and flaked)
- 🫗 100g grated Emmental cheese
- 🫗 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 🫗 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 🫗 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 🫗 2 Tbsp (20g) sugar
- 🫗 2 tsp (6g) salt
- 🫗 2 tsp (8g) baker's yeast
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Dough Preparation:** In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, yeast, and a small amount of flour. Let it rest until foamy.
**Knead:** Add the remaining flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
**Filling:** Sauté the flaked cod with the minced garlic, chopped thyme, and parsley in a tablespoon of olive oil.
**Assembly:** Roll out the risen dough. Spread the cod mixture and half of the cheese over the surface. Roll the dough into a loaf or shape as desired.
**Bake:** Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake at 180°C for approximately 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Garlic and Cod Bread
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Under-rising: If the dough has not doubled in volume, the final result will be dense rather than airy. Ensure a warm, draft-free environment for the proofing stage.
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Overworking the Dough: After the first rise, handle the dough gently to keep the air pockets intact.
🔄 Variations
Herb Twist: Replace parsley with cilantro or chives for a different aromatic profile.
Extra Spice: Add a pinch of red chili flakes to the cod filling for a subtle, spicy finish.
🧊 Storage
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This bread is best served warm on the day it is baked. If stored, keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days; refresh in a warm oven.
💡 Chef Tips
Cod Preparation: Ensure the cod is thoroughly desalted and dried before sautéing to prevent excess moisture from making the bread dough soggy.
Garlic Intensity: For a deeper flavor, roast the garlic cloves whole before mincing them into the cod filling.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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