We're taking traditional garlic bread to new heights this holiday season.

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Ingredients

• 1 batch Easy Quick-Rise Dough
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
• 1 clove garlic, pressed or grated
• 1 1/4 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1 Divide the dough in half; shape one half into a ball, folding the ends underneath and pinching at the bottom. Roll the ball on a work surface in a circular motion until seamless. Repeat with the remaining dough.

2 Cover the dough with a clean tea towel and let rise for 15 minutes.

3 In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup of the butter, the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the thyme and the pepper; set aside.

4 On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a 12" circle. Place one circle on a rimless parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spread the butter mixture on top, leaving a 1/2" border.

5 Sprinkle with all but 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan; press gently to adhere. Brush the edge of the circle with a bit of the egg; top with the remaining dough circle, pinching the ends to seal.

6 Preheat the oven to 375°F.

7 Make 20 cuts from the outside toward the centre of the circle, leaving 1" in the centre intact. Take one piece of dough and twist it four or five times; twist the next piece of dough in the opposite direction. Brush the ends of both pieces of dough with the egg and pinch them together to seal. Repeat with the remaining pieces.

8 Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and Parmesan. Bake until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped, about 25 minutes.

9 Brush with remaining butter; let stand for 5 minutes before serving. 

Prep & cook time: 1 hour

Makes: One 20-piece loaf