Crusty Garlic Bread

Name: Crusty Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 pkg. yeast, divided; 2 c. warm water (110~), divided; about 6 c. unbleached or bread flour, divided; 2 tsp. sugar or sorghum; 1 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 egg white (at room temperature); 1 small clove fresh garlic, crushed; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. salt; cornmeal (for dusting baking sheet)

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast, divided
2 c. warm water (110~), divided
about 6 c. unbleached or bread flour, divided
2 tsp. sugar or sorghum
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 egg white (at room temperature)
1 small clove fresh garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
cornmeal (for dusting baking sheet)

Directions

1

In 6-quart mixing bowl, dissolve half the yeast in 1 cup water.
2

Add 1 cup of the flour and mix well.
3

Let this ferment overnight in a warm (75°) place.
4

Add the rest of the yeast and water.
5

Mix well. Add the sugar, oil, egg white, garlic, garlic powder, salt and as much of the flour as is needed to make a soft but not too sticky dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (6 to 7 minutes).