Garlic Bread Twists That Are Soft, Buttery & Easy to Make at Home

Garlic bread twists are the kind of side dish recipe that gets devoured before the main course even hits the table.

Whether you’re serving up pasta, soup, or salad, these garlicky, cheesy twists are buttery and golden. They’re soft on the inside, crispy on the edges, and absolutely and loaded with flavor

Learn how to make them from scratch or with shortcuts—and how to get that perfect twist every time.

How to Make a Garlic Twist  

Before you start baking, make sure to print the full recipe at the bottom of the page and gather all your ingredients.

• Mixing self-rising flour, active dry yeast, and salt in a bowl.
• Stir in buttermilk and a bit of butter, then mix until a dough forms. Use warm buttermilk (around 100–110°F) to help activate the yeast for a better rise.
• Let it rise for about an hour until it doubles in size.
• Roll the dough into a rectangle, then coat it with a garlic butter and parsley mixture. Don’t overwork the dough — handle it gently to keep it airy and soft.

• Roll it into a log, cut it in half using a pizza cutter, and twist the two strips into a braided shape.
• Coil the dough – Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before baking for a fluffier texture.
• Sprinkle with parmesan or mozzarella before baking if you want a cheesy variation.
• Place it in a greased loaf pan, ready for baking.

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How to Make Garlic Bread Twists

Learn how to make garlic bread twists from scratch! This soft, garlicky bread is perfect for pasta night or holiday dinners.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic bread twist

Prep Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 loaf

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

• 2 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 3 cloves garlic
• 8 tbsp butter
• ½ tbsp salt
• 6 tbsp fresh or dry parsley

Instructions

• In a medium sized bowl mix dry ingredients together: flour, yeast, and salt.
• Add buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of butter. Mix everything using a spatula until you form a small ball dough. Let the dough rise somewhere warm for about 1 hour.
• When the bread dough has doubled in size, transfer it on a flat surface, sprinkle it with a little flour and using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 10-inch rectangle.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining melted butter, freshly chopped garlic and parsley. Spread the butter mixture evenly onto the dough. Roll the dough into a log.
• Cut the log of dough in half using a pizza cutter and braid it like on picture, coil the rope like a snake, then other side of rope in opposite direction. Transfer into a medium sized loaf pan prepared with cooking spray.
• Bake the garlic twist bread for 35 minutes at 350F.

Notes

To store your garlic bread:

At Room Temperature (1–2 Days):

Wrap the bread tightly in foil or place it in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Keep it at room temperature on the counter—just don’t refrigerate it, as that can dry it out faster.

In the Freezer (Up to 2 Months):

Let the twists cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and foil or place in a freezer-safe bag. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature and warm in the oven at 300°F for 10–15 minutes.

Reheating Tip:

To bring back that fresh-baked texture, wrap in foil and reheat in the oven instead of the microwave. This keeps the crust crisp and the inside soft.