Description
A warm, crusty loaf filled with cheesy, roasted garlic goodness, perfect for weeknight dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (10g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (around 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (100g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chopped fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Whisk to blend.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water, let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Pour yeast mixture into dry ingredients, add olive oil, and mix until combined.
- Fold in parmesan cheese and minced garlic, add herbs if desired.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 12-18 hours or overnight.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface, avoiding overworking it.
- Rest the shaped dough for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Score the top of the dough and bake in a preheated Dutch oven for 30 minutes covered, then 15 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor. Store leftover bread in a paper bag for up to 2 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: parmesan, garlic bread, homemade bread, easy bread, baking