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Perfect Parmesan Garlic Bread Recipe

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This Perfect Parmesan Garlic Bread Recipe is an easy artisan-style loaf featuring a crispy golden crust, airy interior, and rich flavors of Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic. The dough requires a long rise for optimal texture and is baked in a preheated Dutch oven for a beautiful rustic finish.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 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

Flavorings

  • 1 cup (100g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) chopped fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar until well incorporated.
  2. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  3. Make Dough: Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, add olive oil, and mix with a wooden spoon until combined. The dough will be sticky, which is ideal.
  4. Add Flavorings: Fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and optionally chopped rosemary or parsley for herbal notes.
  5. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for 12–18 hours or overnight until doubled in size and bubbly.
  6. Shape Dough: Transfer the risen dough to a floured surface and gently form it into a round loaf, being careful not to overwork the dough to preserve its airy texture.
  7. Preheat Oven and Rest Dough: Place the shaped dough on parchment paper and let it rest for 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a Dutch oven, place it inside the oven to preheat as well.
  8. Score Dough: Use a sharp knife or lame to score the top of the loaf to allow controlled expansion during baking.
  9. Bake Covered: Carefully transfer the dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes to create steam for a crusty exterior.
  10. Bake Uncovered: Remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  11. Cool Bread: Remove the bread and cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the texture to set properly.

Notes

  • Use warm water around 110°F to properly activate yeast without killing it.
  • Allowing the dough to rise overnight develops flavor and improves texture.
  • Preheating the Dutch oven ensures even heat and a crispy crust.
  • Scoring the loaf controls expansion and creates attractive patterns.
  • Cooling completely before slicing helps maintain the bread structure.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese delivers better flavor and melting qualities compared to pre-grated.

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