Waxies Garlic Sourdough Bread Food

ARTISAN SOURDOUGH GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• The Sponge: Combine the sponge ingredients in a large plastic bowl, cover with plastic wrap and keep in a warm place for 18-20 hours.
• When ready the sponge should have expanded and smell pleasantly sour and bubbling. (at this point you may wish to refrigerate for up to 7 days, just remember to bring back to room temp).
• Bread: Place sponge and all other ingredients except garlic in mixing bowl, mix well and let rest 20-30 minutes.
• Mix again for 5-10 minutes, then cover and allow to rise 2-3 hours.
• Turn out onto lightly greased surface and flatten like you would cinnamon rolls .
• Sprinkle the garlic cloves evenly over the dough and roll up in cinnamon roll fashion pinching the sides in as you make a long oblong shaped loaf.
• Allow the loaf to rise covered with a towel for 2 hours or till almost doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• Slash the top of the loaf 4 times with a sharp knife.
• Spritz loaf and oven with water.
• Bake in 475°F oven for 3 minutes spraying 2 more times.
• Turn the oven down to 375°F (if it is baking to fast try 350°F).
• Spray often with the water and watch for the bread turning brown too fast. If it does, cover with a foil tent.
• Bake approx 30-40 minutes or till nicely browned and bottom thumps hollow.
• This bread can be a little temperamental, just watch the coloring and adjust temp and cook time as needed.

SOURDOUGH GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Cut the loaf in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, mix butter, fresh garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, parsley, and Parmesan. Add fresh black pepper, to taste. Spread butter over the two bread halves.
• Lightly wrap each bread halve in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet cut side up. Bake for 10 minutes. Unwrap the bread, and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes or until toasty and golden around the edges. The middle of the bread should be slightly dried out but soft and not wet. For extra crispy top, broil the bread for 30-45 seconds or until desired crispness. Keep an eye as it burns easily!
• Slightly cool and slice into 1-inch thick slices with a bread knife. Serve immediately.

SOURDOUGH GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Mix the olive oil, garlic and parsley in a small bowl.
• Cut each loaf of bread crosswise into thirds, then cut each third in half horizontally.
• Brush or spoon garlic mixture generously on the cut side of each piece.
• Sprinkle each with the cheese.
• Place pieces, cheese side up, on a baking sheet and broil 8 inches from heat until well browned, about 3-4 minutes.
• Serve warm.