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