Fresh Bread Recipe
Served with roasted garlic oil & herbs
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Ingredients
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Bread
Roasted Garlic Oil & Herbs
Method
Bread
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center, and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape and Second Rise
Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- 6
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- 7
Cool
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Roasted Garlic Oil & Herbs
- 8
Prepare Garlic
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place whole garlic cloves in a small baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cover with foil.
- 9
Roast Garlic
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 10
Make Garlic Oil
In a small bowl, mash the roasted garlic cloves and mix with 0.5 cups of olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 11
Serve
Drizzle the roasted garlic oil over fresh bread slices just before serving.