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Freshly Baked Artisan Bread with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Rustic artisan bread loaded with roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese featuring a crispy golden crust and soft chewy interior.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3.5 cups bread flour
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Finishing
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal for baking surface

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl and let sit until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Mix into a shaggy dough and knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  5. Shape dough into a rustic round loaf.
  6. Place loaf on a cornmeal-dusted baking surface and let rise again.
  7. Brush with melted butter and top with extra Parmesan cheese.
  8. Score the top of the dough and bake until golden brown and crusty.
  9. Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

For extra crusty bread, place a small pan of hot water in the oven while baking. Serve warm with butter or olive oil dipping sauce.