Description
Easy to make, flavorful bread with a crispy crust and tender inside, infused with garlic and cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water (about 100-110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 to 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon butter (split for topping)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a large bowl and let it sit for a minute until foamy.
- Stir in salt, herbs, and garlic until well blended.
- Add 2 cups of flour and parmesan cheese to the bowl and mix to form a sticky dough.
- Gradually add more flour while mixing until the dough is soft and stretchy.
- Oil a bowl and place the dough inside, covering it with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Gently punch down the dough and divide it into two balls, shaping them into rounds and placing them on the baking sheet.
- Cover loosely and let them rise for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Brush half a tablespoon of butter on top of each dough round before baking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath.
- Remove from the oven, transfer to a cooling rack, and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Brush with melted butter right before baking for a shiny, soft top. Store in a bread bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg