Crusty Garlic Bread (ve Or V) Recipe
Artisanal millet & flax baguette, roasted garlic spread, pecorino romano
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Ingredients
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Bread
Roasted Garlic Spread
Topping
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water with active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine millet flour, flaxseed meal, and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the dry ingredients along with olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
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.
- 6
Shape the Baguette
Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a baguette, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Second Rise
Cover the shaped baguette with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) during the second rise.
- 9
Bake the Baguette
Bake the baguette in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.
Roasting Garlic
- 10
Prepare Garlic Bulbs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves.
- 11
Roast Garlic
Drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves, sprinkle with salt, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- 12
Make Garlic Spread
Once cool, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth. Add more olive oil if needed for consistency.
Assembly
- 13
Spread Garlic Mixture
Once the baguette is baked and cooled slightly, slice it open lengthwise. Spread the roasted garlic mixture generously on both sides.
- 14
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the pecorino romano cheese evenly over the garlic spread.
- 15
Final Bake
Return the assembled garlic bread to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 16
Serve
Slice and serve warm, enjoying the crusty garlic bread fresh out of the oven.