Savory Rosemary & Garlic Rustic Bread

 Is there anything better than the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven? Throw some Fresh Rosemary and Garlic in to the mix… and you have yourself the definition of COZINESS! Use this bread as a side, make paninis, dip it… but most importantly ENJOY EVERY LAST BIT OF IT!!   Cheers!

Savory Rosemary & Garlic Rustic Bread

Jennifer

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  

• 3 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour ( about 2 Tbsp extra for dusting )
• 1 1/2 cups Water ( warm )
• 1 packet Packet Quick Rise Yeast
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Big Pinch Black Pepper
• 1 LG Sprig Fresh Rosemary ( de-stemmed & minced )

Instructions

 

• For Yeast:

   In a measuring glass 

  Mix warm Water ( not hot, hot will kill the Yeast activity ),Sugar & Salt

  Let sit about 5 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly

   

   

  In another large bowl:

   

  Add 3 1/2 Cups Flour, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder and Rosemary

  Add Yeast water to Flour. Mix.

  Once dough has formed, remove from bowl and knead on a lightly floured surface.

  Once kneaded well, place dough in a large, deep, oiled bowl and cover with a Tea Towel to let rise.

   

  Let Dough rise a few hours or until it is 2 -3 times it’s original size.

   

  Once Dough has risen, remove from bowl and place on a lightly floured surface.

  Sprinkle some flour on to the dough so that it is easier to work with.

  Punch dough down to flatten a bit, Knead & place back in Bowl& cover with towel.

   Note: Room Temperature is best for rising. This dough can be ready to bake in just a few hours. If you wish to let rise longer or overnight, place dough in refrigerate or over night to slow the rise and keep fresh. 

   

  Preheat oven 450 Degrees F

   

   

  Once the dough has risen the second time, remove from bowl and place on a lightly floured surface.

  Knead one last time, forming dough in to a nice smooth, round ball.

  * Lightly dust with flour

  In a large cast iron pot, place dough, smooth side up.

  Using a sharp serrated knife, gently scour the top of the Dough

   

   Place Dough in Oven and Bake about 30-40 minutes. Or until outer layer has developed a golden crust.

   

  Let cool before slicing

   

  Serve with Warm Butter or dip in Olive Oil and Parmesan cheese.  ENJOY!

   

  To Store Bread:

   

  * Wrap in a Tea Towel. This prevents most air from getting to it making it stale, but still allowing it to breath and not mold.

  Leave out in room temperature for 2-3 days

  Can be frozen too 

   

   

   

   Buon Appetito e Mangia Bene!