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Roasted Garlic and Herb Bread

This savory bread is the perfect canvas for the herbs to come through with a touch of sweetness from the roasted garlic.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Proofing Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Loaves
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Bulbs Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • A Dash Salt and Pepper
  • 5 ½ Cups Bread Flour
  • 3 Teaspoon Active-Dry Yeast
  • 4 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Cups Milk warmed to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3 Tablespoon Oregano or other herbs (see notes)
  • 1 Egg beaten, for egg wash

Method
 

Roasting Garlic
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Peel away excess layers of papery white skin from each garlic bulb. Leave just enough layers to keep the garlic bulbs together. Cut away ¼ inch from the top of the bulb so each individual clove is exposed.
  3. Drizzle each bulb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Wrap each bulb, cut side up, in aluminum foil. Place bulbs on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 40 to 70 minutes or until cloves have turned light brown and soft.
  6. Remove garlic cloves from the bulb and mince into a paste.
Making the Bread
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Mix the active dry yeast into the warmed milk. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes or until the yeast has bloomed.
  3. Combine flour and sugar into the milk and yeast mixture. Mix for approximately one minute.
  4. Add salt and melted butter and knead until combined (about 5-10 minutes by hand)
  5. Cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 30-60 minutes)
  6. Knock back dough and flatten into a circle. Spread a layer of the minced roasted garlic on top of the bread. Sprinkle herbs on top. Knead until garlic and herbs are incorporated throughout the dough.
  7. Divide dough into four loaves. Shape into oval. Let rest for about 15-30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  8. Slash the tops of the loaves as desired. Use a beaten egg to put an egg wash on the top of the loaves.
  9. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the loaves are a golden brown (the internal temperature should be between 190-200 degrees Fahrenheit)
  10. Enjoy!!

Notes

Other herbs that can be used instead of Oregano: 
  • Rosemary 
  • Sage
  • Sesame Seeds