Perfect Parmesan Garlic Bread Recipe Easy Artisan Style Recipe
This Perfect Parmesan Garlic Bread Recipe offers an easy way to bake artisan-style bread at home, featuring a flavorful blend of fresh parmesan cheese, garlic, and optional herbs. With a simple yeast dough that requires a long rise for great texture, this bread is baked in a Dutch oven to achieve a crispy golden crust and soft, airy crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 65 minutes (includes long rise and cooling)
- Yield: 1 large loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (10g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (around 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
Flavor Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chopped fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar evenly.
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water, approximately 110°F (43°C), and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, signaling yeast activation.
- Mix Dough: Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, add olive oil, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined into a sticky dough.
- Add Flavors: Fold in the grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and if desired, chopped fresh rosemary or parsley to distribute the flavors throughout the dough.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 12–18 hours or overnight until it doubles in size and becomes bubbly.
- Shape Dough: Transfer the risen dough to a floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf, taking care not to overwork it so that the airy texture remains.
- Second Rise and Preheat Oven: Place the shaped dough on a piece of parchment paper and let it rest for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a Dutch oven, place it in the oven during preheating.
- Score the Dough: Use a sharp knife or lame to lightly slash the top of the dough to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake Covered: Carefully transfer the parchment paper and dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing to set the texture properly.
Notes
- For best results, use a Dutch oven or heavy covered pot to bake for a crispy crust.
- Make sure your water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- You can substitute fresh rosemary or parsley with other herbs like thyme if desired.
- Allowing a long overnight rise improves flavor and texture significantly.
- Letting the bread cool completely before slicing helps maintain its crumb structure.
Keywords: Parmesan garlic bread, artisan bread, homemade bread, easy garlic bread, Dutch oven bread, cheesy bread
