Want an easy bread that is sure to impress?? Well look no further because this is it. Easy to make and has tons of flavor!
INGREDIENTS:
1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 3/4 cups Better for Bread flour (all purpose works too)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 dash ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 dash ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the top of bread you will need:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix the yeast and water in a small bowl. Let proof for 10 minutes (until bubbles begin to form).
- In large bowl, stir together flour, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper.
- Add the yeast mix and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and combine.
- When dough has pulled together, turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat with oil.
- Cover with damp cloth and let rise in warm place 25 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Punch dough down, place on greased baking sheet.
- Pat dough into 1/2-inch thick rectangle (doesn’t have to be perfect).
- Using fingertips make indentations in the dough.
- Brush top with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
Original recipe can be found here.
