Here’s the revised version of your recipe with Weight Watchers SmartPoints and nutrition information:
Weight Watchers Garlic Cheese Bread
Ingredients:
- 70 ml warm water
- 70 ml warm milk
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted light butter (or use a light butter substitute)
- 320g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 60g softened light butter (or use a light butter substitute)
- 1 tsp honey
- 60g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tsp milk (for egg wash)
- Poppy seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and warm milk.
- Sprinkle the dry yeast and sugar over the liquid. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
- Make the Dough:
- Add the egg and melted light butter to the yeast mixture and whisk to combine.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough begins to form.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened light butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and honey until well combined.
- Shape and Fill the Bread:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the long edge, to encase the filling.
- Cut the roll into sections that will fit into a greased baking dish. Arrange the sections in the dish, cut side up.
- Final Touches:
- Brush the tops of the dough with the egg yolk and milk mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Allow the dough to rise for another 30 minutes in the baking dish.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Let the bread cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the best experience.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbohydrates: 22g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 6 per serving
Notes:
- Light Butter: Using light butter reduces the fat and calories compared to regular butter, helping to keep the SmartPoints lower.
- Cheese: Mozzarella can be swapped for a lower-fat cheese if preferred.
Enjoy this flavorful and lighter version of garlic cheese bread as a delicious addition to your meals!