Garlic Asiago Bread

Name: Garlic Asiago Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil; 7 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar; 3 to 3-1/4 cups bread flour; 1 cup cubed Asiago cheese; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
3 to 3-1/4 cups bread flour
1 cup cubed Asiago cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, garlic, sugar, salt, vinegar and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in cheese.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape into 5-in.-round loaves. Place on lightly greased
4

. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

For egg wash, in a small bowl, combine egg and water. Brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.