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Homemade Garlic Rosemary Bread Recipe

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This Homemade Garlic Rosemary Bread is a fragrant, savory loaf perfect as a side or snack. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, it features a crispy golden crust, tender crumb, fresh rosemary, and aromatic garlic, baked to perfection at home.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1½ tsp (9g) salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (360ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil

Flavorings

  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Combine warm water and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is activated.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary. Stir everything together until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it vigorously for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. First rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles and shape it into a round loaf. Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  6. Second rise: Cover the loaf with a towel and let it rise again for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  7. Score and bake: Using a sharp knife, make shallow slashes on top of the loaf to allow for expansion during baking. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to ensure the interior sets properly.

Notes

  • Use warm water (about 110°F/43°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Kneading by hand develops gluten, giving the bread its chewy texture; you can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
  • For a more intense rosemary flavor, you may toast the rosemary lightly before adding it.
  • Allowing the bread to cool completely before slicing helps prevent a gummy texture inside.
  • The scored slashes on the loaf help control how the bread expands while baking.

Keywords: Garlic Rosemary Bread, homemade bread, savory bread, fresh herbs, easy bread recipe, baking bread, yeast bread

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