Description
This Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Artisan Bread is a delightful homemade bread recipe featuring fragrant fresh rosemary and sweet roasted garlic. Perfectly crusty on the outside and soft inside, this vegan artisan loaf is ideal for serving alongside meals or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, about 110°F
- 1 whole head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden. Let it cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash lightly.
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make the Dough: Add the flour, salt, chopped rosemary, roasted garlic, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for about 8 to 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the Loaf: Punch down the dough, shape it into a round loaf, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Brush the loaf lightly with olive oil and score the top with a sharp knife to allow expansion during baking.
- Bake the Bread: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the crust is deeply golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, place a small oven-safe dish of water on the lower rack while baking to create steam.
- If fresh rosemary is unavailable, dried rosemary can be substituted, but use half the amount called for in fresh rosemary.
