Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread
Crusty Italian Parmesan Bread is one of the easiest bread recipes around. Perfect with just about any dinner, one loaf never lasts long. It’s delicious.
Dovetailing Tip: Double this recipe to make and additional loaf to use day 2, instead of baking the Honey Wheat Bread.
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Ingredients:
| 3 4 cups | 3-4 all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | dry active yeast |
| 1 1/2 cup | 1-1/2 lukewarm water (115 degrees is perfect) |
| 1 tablespoon | Parmesan cheese |
| 1 tablespoon | granulated garlic |
| 1/2 teaspoon | onion powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | basil |
| 1/2 tablespoon | parsley |
Directions:
In a medium size bowl, combine 3 cups of the flour, salt, yeast & water & mix with a wooden spoon until fully combined
Place plastic wrap over the top of the dough (touching the dough- not just covering the top of the bowl)
Set aside in a warm, dark place to rest at least 8 hours (up to about 24 hours)
Remove dough from bowl & place on a well-floured surface & work into a ball (if it's too wet or sticky you can work more flour in- but it should not be too firm)
Allow to rest approx 30 minutes
Place cast iron dutch oven with lid in oven & preheat oven to 450 degrees
Carefully remove once preheated & spray bottom with cooking spray
Place dough in pot, slash the top several times
Sprinkle with cheese, granulated garlic, onion powder, basil & parsley
Cover & bake 30 minutes
Remove lid & bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden & brown
(you know it's done if it sounds hollow when tapped with your fingernail)
Cool slightly before serving
Source: the36thavenue.com
