French Bread with Roasted Garlic
Elevate your bread-baking game with this irresistible *French Bread with Roasted Garlic*. Featuring a perfectly crisp golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior, this homemade bread is enriched with the sweet, nutty flavors of caramelized roasted garlic. The dough is easy to prepare with staple ingredients like bread flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, while the roasted garlic adds an aromatic twist that makes each slice utterly indulgent. Perfect for dinner parties, appetizers, or just dipping into olive oil, this versatile bread can be brushed with melted butter for an extra layer of richness. Whether you’re pairing it with soups, cheeses, or enjoying it fresh from the oven, this recipe delivers artisanal-quality French bread in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Bread flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Garlic bulb
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the top off the bulb of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap it in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and caramelized. Once roasted, let it cool slightly, squeeze out the softened garlic cloves, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of warm water with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Sprinkle the 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast on top, stir gently, and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
Add the 4 cups of bread flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the roasted garlic cloves to the bowl. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat the surface lightly in oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a long baguette-like log and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover the loaves with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Before baking, make shallow diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf using a sharp knife. If desired, brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4751 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.5 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 68.9 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 926 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
