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Garlic Tuscan Bread Recipe

Mouthwatering Garlic Tuscan Bread Recipe You'll Crave Again

This Garlic Tuscan Bread Recipe brings authentic Italian flavor to your kitchen, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or bread flour for a chewier texture
  • 1 cup Warm Water about 110°F
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast one packet
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar feeds the yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil adds richness
For the Flavor
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary substitute with fresh if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano complements garlic
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can be swapped with olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • kitchen towel
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

How to Make Garlic Tuscan Bread
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and granulated sugar, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it's foamy.
  2. In a larger mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  3. Pour the bloomed yeast mixture and olive oil into the well you created in the flour. Stir until a shaggy dough begins to form.
  4. Turn the shaggy dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place your kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, covering it with a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Once risen, punch down the dough gently, shape it into a rustic circle or oval, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Cover the shaped loaf with the kitchen towel again and let it rest for 45 minutes.
  8. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and dried rosemary, sautéing for a minute.
  9. Make shallow slashes on top of the loaf with a sharp knife. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the top.
  10. Preheat your oven to 400°F and bake the loaf for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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