Homemade Garlic Rosemary Bread Recipe
This Homemade Garlic Rosemary Bread is a fragrant and flavorful artisan loaf featuring fresh rosemary and minced garlic. Perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or as a delicious sandwich base, this bread recipe involves kneading, two rises, and baking to achieve a golden, crusty exterior with a soft, aromatic interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast
- 1½ tsp (9g) salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups (360ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
Flavorings
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine the warm water and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy, indicating it is active and ready to use.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped fresh rosemary. Stir everything together until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes, working the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic in texture.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl and cover it with a clean towel. Let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Shape it into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone prepared for baking.
- Second rise: Cover the shaped loaf with a towel and let it rise again for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Score and bake: Use a sharp knife to make shallow cuts on the surface of the loaf. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow the crumb to set properly.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Kneading the dough well helps develop gluten for a better texture.
- Using a pizza stone can improve crust crispiness.
- Scoring the dough allows the bread to expand while baking without cracking unpredictably.
- Letting the bread cool before slicing prevents a gummy texture inside.
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