Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 150 ml lukewarm water
• 10 g fresh yeast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
• 2 heads garlic
• olive oil
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley
• ½ tsp brown sugar
• salt and black pepper
• 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 100 g mozzarella
• hot honey

Steps

1. 1Step 1: Combine the lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl.
2. 2Step 2: Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
3. 3Step 3: Add the flour, salt, and olive oil.
4. 4Step 4: Knead into a smooth dough.
5. 5Step 5: Cover the dough.
6. 6Step 6: Let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. 7Step 7: Place the peeled garlic cloves in a small saucepan.
8. 8Step 8: Cover the garlic with olive oil.
9. 9Step 9: Add the rosemary and a pinch of salt.
10. 10Step 10: Cook over very low heat for 25–30 minutes until the garlic is soft and lightly golden.
11. 11Step 11: Drain the garlic.
12. 12Step 12: Reserve the garlic oil for cooking, if you like.
13. 13Step 13: Mash the garlic together with the softened butter, Parmesan, parsley, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
14. 14Step 14: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
15. 15Step 15: Stretch the dough into an oval or rectangle.
16. 16Step 16: Spread the garlic butter over the dough, leaving a small border.
17. 17Step 17: Sprinkle the extra Parmesan over the dough.
18. 18Step 18: Top with the shredded mozzarella.
19. 19Step 19: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
20. 20Step 20: Drizzle generously with hot honey.
21. 21Step 21: Add chili flakes if desired.
22. 22Step 22: Slice the garlic bread.
23. 23Step 23: Enjoy while warm.