Garlic-Thyme Bread

Name: Garlic-Thyme Bread
Ingredients: 1 package dry active yeast; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 - 1 1/2 cup white flour; cornmeal, for dusting

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 package dry active yeast
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 - 1 1/2 cup white flour
cornmeal, for dusting

Directions

1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine yeast and water, and allow to stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until foamy.
2

Stir in oil, salt, garlic, thyme, and whole wheat flour.
3

Add white flour 1/4 cup at a time, as needed, until a stiff manageable dough is formed.
4

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.
5

Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
6

(For even more garlicky flavour, after the dough has risen once, punch it down and place in refrigerator for 1 to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature, and then proceed with the following directions.) Preheat oven to 450° and dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
7

If desired, work a bit of parmesan-reggiano into the dough at this point with some olive oil for extra flavour.
8

Form the dough into a round, place on prepared cooking sheet, cover with plastic, and let rise for 30 minutes.
9

Brush lightly with cold water, bake for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 400° and continue baking for 20-30 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.