roasted garlic bread

No knead, easy, roasted garlic crusty soup bread is the best homemade bread! Crusty, crunchy exterior with a soft, chewy, sweet garlic laced interior. The perfect bread for soups, pot roasts, or to make sandwiches.

<em>This recipe is inspired by this <a href="http://www.lifeasastrawberry.com/easy-crusty-french-bread/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Easy Crusty French Bread</a> recipe from <a href="http://www.lifeasastrawberry.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life as a Strawberry</a>.</em>

Roasted Garlic Crusty Soup Bread

extra virgin olive oil

garlic

(1 packet or 7 grams) active dry yeast

(4 grams) granulated sugar

(about 7 grams) salt

Roast the garlic

  Line a small, oven safe skillet or dish with aluminum foil.  Place the garlic, with the top of the head removed in the center.  Pour the olive oil over the center and then close the aluminum foil around it to enclose it.  Roast in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes or until garlic cloves are very soft.  Remove from the hot oil and let cool before squeezing each clove of garlic from the skin.

Prepare the yeast

  Combine sugar and 100-110°F water in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook.  Mix in yeast and let proof for 5 minutes until foamy.

Make the dough

  In a medium size bowl, mix the kosher salt and flour together.  On low speed, add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture slowly.  Immediately after adding all the dry ingredients, add the roasted garlic cloves and mix until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Generously sprinkle flour over the top of the dough and flip over in the bowl.  Sprinkle flour over the top again and cover with a kitchen towel.  Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

After the first rise, flour a flat surface and gently tip the dough out of the bowl onto the floured surface.  You want to disturb the dough as little as possible to keep all the air bubbles that formed during the rising.  Do not punch down the dough.

Fold and shape the dough

  Again, sprinkle the top of the dough with flour and gently fold the four side of the dough on top itself.  Turn over and shape into a loaf.  Transfer to a small, floured bowl.

Rise again

  Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.  While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 460°F with a dutch oven (with the lid on) inside.

Bake

  Once the dough has rises and the oven is to temp, very very carefully remove the hot dutch oven and the lid.  Place a piece of parchment paper onto a flat surface and gently tip the dough out of the mixing bowl &#8211; seam side up &#8211; onto it.  Transfer the loaf and the parchment paper into the hot dutch oven.

Cover the dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is a beautiful browned color.

Use a spatula and oven mitts to transfer the hot bread to a cooling rack.  Let cool for about 15 minutes before cutting or tearing into it.

i def need to make this bread! I'm not much of a baker, but am really trying to get into it this year. loving the idea of crusty garlic bread!

One of my goals for this year is to start making my own bread, and your recipe couldn't come in better time! The bread looks fantastic, fluffy inside and crusty, golden outside! I can only imagine how heavenly the house must smell when this is out of the oven! can't wait to try this!

Homemade bread is the best hands down, but a crusty free form bread is even better! This looks and sounds so good! Now I want to get into the kitchen and make this :D

The texture of this bread looks just perfect!  Exactly what is needed for dunking in soup!

Love all the tips!! I can't wait to make this soup bread...sounds delicious! My family is going to love it!

This looks absolutely delicious! There's nothing better than fresh bread right out of the oven and I love that this one has plenty of delicious roasted garlic. Saving for later!

Garlic is an amazing flavor to making food delicious. Surely this bread is delicious too. Cant wait to try one.

My family is going to LOVE this recipe! We love a nice crusty bread with most dinners, especially soup!

I bet the smell of this garlic bread is to die for! Going to try it tomorrow with bowl of tomato soup.

Yep, I think I could be best friends forever with this bread! I think I would be happy just eating this on its own with some good butter! Saving this x

I made this bread today to go with some fall soup. The garlic is delicious! The flavor makes you feel as if you had died and gone to garlic heaven! The crust is perfect! Thank you so much from a family of garlic lovers!

Roasted garlic scented rosemary focaccia bread is perfect for pasta night or when you've got guests coming! If you're looking for something new to make during the holidays, let this rosemary focaccia bread be it. Follow the step-by-step recipe and see how easy it is to make!

Roasted Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Bread

water (105-110ºF to be exact)

sugar

(0.25 ounce) packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

3 3/4 cup flour, plus more (see notes)

salt

olive oil,

rosemary (plus more)

garlic,

sea salt (for topping)

Add the warm water, sugar, and yeast to...

Add the warm water, sugar, and yeast to a 2-cup measuring cup (affiliate link). Give it a stir and allow the yeast to bloom for 15 minutes. You'll see the yeast is foamy and bubbly near the end of the 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, add the flour, salt, 1/4 cup of...

Meanwhile, add the flour, salt, 1/4 cup of olive oil, chopped rosemary, and roasted garlic to the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook attachment, turn the mixer on briefly to allow the ingredients to mix together. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture with the mixer running on low. Increase the speed to medium and let the mixer run for 4-5 minutes. Stop and scrape the dough if all the flour doesn't incorporate fully. After 5 minutes, if the dough seems too sticky, use an additional 1-2 tablespoon of flour and form it into a ball using your hands.

Transfer the dough into a large bowl that...

Transfer the dough into a large bowl that has been greased. Rub a dime size of olive oil on the surface of the dough and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Allow it to rest in a warm place for 1-1 1/2 hours or until it's nearly doubled in size. I usually do this in my dryer (see notes!)

Position a rack in the center of the...

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF. Using half of the remaining olive oil (2 tbsp), grease the bottom of a 9x13 dish (affiliate link). Remove the plastic wrap, and dump the dough into the prepared dish. Gently, using your fingers, push the dough out so that it fits the pan. Cover the dough with the plastic wrap and let sit for 20 minutes.

Brush the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil...

Brush the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto the dough. Using your fingers poke holes in the surface of the dough (seriously, poke all the way to the pan!) Sprinkle with additional rosemary, if desired and flaked sea salt (affiliate link). Bake the bread for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked all the way through. Remove from the oven, drizzle or brush with a little bit more olive oil and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving!

This Easy Roasted Garlic Bread is simple and delicious! Roasted garlic with butter and herbs on a crusty golden French baguette

Homemade Roasted Garlic Bread

large half baked French baguette (17 oz.)

unsalted butter (softened)

garlic bulbs (roasted)

olive oil

parsley (chopped)

black pepper (fresh cracked)

Preheat oven to 375 degree F

Cut the garlic bulbs on the top and drizzle 1 tsp. of olive oil on each garlic bulb. Wrap the garlic bulbs with foil wrap and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.

In the meantime chop the parsley. Place the baguette onto a sheet pan lined with foil paper and slice the baguette.

Once the garlic has roasted, open up the foil and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Keep the oven on.

Squeeze out the garlic bulbs to remove the flesh onto a plate. Add in the softened butter, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Mash everything together to form a paste. It does not have to be super creamy.

Rub the butter paste between the sliced baguette bread pieces. Brush a little bit of the leftover paste on the outside of the baguette bread.

Wrap with foil wrap and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, open up the foil wrap and cook for another 5-10 minutes uncovered to allow it to get golden in color.

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

This Garlic Rosemary Focaccia recipe offers a fragrant, flavorful homemade Italian bread with a tender crumb and crisp top. Infused with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, this focaccia is perfect as a side dish or a savory snack. The dough is prepared with instant yeast, olive oil, and a touch of sugar, then baked to golden perfection with a sprinkle of coarse salt for that authentic finish.

Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Recipe

water

Olive oil (divided)

Instant yeast (or 2-1/4 teaspoons)

All purpose flour (480 grams)

Salt

salt (for topping)

rosemary

Whole garlic bulbs (bulbs separated and peeled)

Activate Yeast

Using a thermometer, ensure the water temperature is between 105°F and 115°F to properly activate the yeast. Add the granulated sugar and instant yeast to the warm water, stirring gently, then allow the mixture to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Roast Garlic

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the peeled garlic cloves in a small skillet and bake for approximately 30 minutes until soft and fragrant. Once roasted, chop half of the garlic cloves to incorporate into the dough and reserve the remaining for topping the focaccia.

Measure Flour

Measure 3-3/4 cups of all-purpose flour using the spoon and leveling technique to avoid compacting and ensure accuracy.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the measured flour, salt, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and the chopped roasted garlic. Mix these ingredients to distribute evenly.

Add Yeast Mixture and Knead

Pour the frothy yeast mixture into the flour mixture slowly while mixing. After initial mixing, increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for about 5 minutes. If the dough is sticky, gradually add a little more flour. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl and feel tacky but not sticky.

First Rise

Transfer the dough into a large mixing bowl greased with olive oil. Brush the dough surface with olive oil, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

Proof Dough

Place the covered dough in a warm spot for 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

Preheat Oven for Baking

When the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 400°F.

Prepare Baking Sheet and Shape Dough

Grease a 9&#215;13-inch baking sheet with olive oil. Empty the risen dough onto the sheet and gently press it out with your fingers to cover the entire surface evenly.

Second Rise

Cover the shaped dough with plastic wrap again and let it rest in a warm place for an additional 30 minutes.

Dimple the Dough

After the dough has risen, use your fingers to poke dimples evenly all over the surface.

Add Toppings

Brush the dough generously with olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining roasted garlic cloves and fresh rosemary leaves evenly over the top, then sprinkle with coarse salt.

Bake the Focaccia

Place the baking sheet on the middle oven rack and bake for about 20 minutes until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through.

Final Olive Oil Brush

Remove the focaccia from the oven and immediately brush lightly with olive oil for a shiny, flavorful finish.

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