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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
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 Loaves

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

Instructions
 

Roasting Garlic

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 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.
  • Drizzle each bulb with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap each bulb, cut side up, in aluminum foil. Place bulbs on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40 to 70 minutes or until cloves have turned light brown and soft.
  • Remove garlic cloves from the bulb and mince into a paste.

Making the Bread

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix the active dry yeast into the warmed milk. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes or until the yeast has bloomed.
  • Combine flour and sugar into the milk and yeast mixture. Mix for approximately one minute.
  • Add salt and melted butter and knead until combined (about 5-10 minutes by hand)
  • Cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 30-60 minutes)
  • 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.
  • Divide dough into four loaves. Shape into oval. Let rest for about 15-30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Slash the tops of the loaves as desired. Use a beaten egg to put an egg wash on the top of the loaves.
  • Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the loaves are a golden brown (the internal temperature should be between 190-200 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

Other herbs that can be used instead of Oregano: 
  • Rosemary 
  • Sage
  • Sesame Seeds
Keyword Bread, Garlic, Herb, Herbs, Roasted Garlic