Description
This homemade bread recipe is easy and delicious, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups warm water
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, kosher salt, olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once risen, punch down the dough and add in butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread is great for sandwiches or as a side with soups and salads.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and cheeses to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg