Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough basics
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup warm water (about 100-110°F)
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried rosemary
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 to 2½ cups all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
→ Baking needs
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1 tablespoon butter (split for topping)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
# Instructions:
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Grab a big bowl and mix yeast, sugar, and warm water together. Give it a minute to get foamy. Next, stir in the salt, herbs, and garlic until it all blends well.
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Pour 2 cups of flour and parmesan into the bowl. Stir it all up to form a sticky dough. Slowly sprinkle in more flour, a bit at a time, mixing until the dough feels soft and stretchy but not glued to your hands.
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Rub a little oil inside a bowl and toss your dough in it, flipping it over to coat the surface. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, then leave it somewhere cozy for about an hour until it’s doubled in size.
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While the dough finishes rising, warm up your oven to 375°F (190°C). Drizzle your baking sheet with olive oil and spread it around evenly.
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Press the air out of the dough gently. Split it into two even balls and shape into rounds. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between. Loosely cover and let them puff up again for about 15-20 minutes.
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Before sliding into the oven, put half a tablespoon of butter on top of each dough round. Bake them for 18-20 minutes, until golden and they sound hollow when tapped underneath.
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Take the loaves out and move them to a cooling rack. Let them sit a little. Then slice and serve warm, maybe with extra butter or alongside a bowl of soup.
# Notes:
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This bread keeps great in the freezer. Wrap cooled loaves in plastic, add a layer of foil, and freeze up to 3 months.
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For stronger garlic flavor, roasted garlic is a fun swap for the raw minced kind.
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Use fresh herbs if you'd like! You'll just need to use three times as much: 6 teaspoons rosemary, 3 teaspoons basil, and 3 teaspoons oregano.
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You can make one large loaf instead of two smaller ones. Just bake it 5-7 minutes longer.