This bread machine recipe is simple, quick, and yields an irresistibly tasty loaf of rosemary garlic bread! It makes a wonderful accompaniment to any meal.
Add all ingredients–butter and garlic mixture, water, milk, flour, salt, sugar, yeast and a teaspoon of chopped rosemary–to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer.
Ingredients
Rosemary is an aromatic herb used in many delectable Italian and Mediterranean dishes, giving this bread its wonderful smell and taste of fresh rosemary!
This rosemary garlic bread machine recipe is simple to prepare, requiring just a few ingredients and minimal hands-on time. The result? A delicious loaf that’s ideal for any meal!
Start by preheating the oven to 400degF. Slice off the top of a head of garlic, remove its cloves from their paper skins, and place them in a small lidded baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt then cover and roast for 30-45 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
Combine yeast, honey and warm water in a large bowl or stand mixer with the dough hook (you can use the same bowl if you don’t have access to one). Let yeast proof for approximately 5 minutes until foamy; then stir in salt, flour and roasted garlic to the mixture.
Once all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed, knead the bread by hand or with a stand mixer for around 10 minutes. When it has reached a soft ball stage, transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise for two hours.
When ready to bake, place the risen dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a clean towel. Allow it to rise until double in size – this may take more time in hot weather or less time when cool. Once doubled in size, cut slashes across the top and bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Preparation
This bread machine recipe is a winner with butter, yeast, garlic, rosemary and black pepper – sure to please even the pickiest eater!
Begin by pouring a splash of high-quality olive oil into a glass measuring cup on your counter (you may be wondering how it got there, but it makes for an attractive presentation when serving). Next, measure out flour and salt using dry measuring cups or the scoop and scrape method described in this post.
To achieve the ideal texture, you need to find the balance between stiff and sticky. Add ingredients one scoop at a time until the dough comes together – this may take some trial-and-error but trust us, the effort will be worth it!
Once kneaded, turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and shape into a large ball. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in size. Watch as your golden loaf comes out of the oven! For optimal results, prepare this recipe ahead of time; store in an airtight container at room temperature for two to three days.
Kneading
Kneading is an essential step in baking bread. It helps to strengthen the dough and gives it a firmer texture for the loaf, as well as giving it its characteristic stretch-and-fold pattern.
This rosemary garlic bread machine recipe requires minimal time for kneading; just add all your ingredients in order and let your stand mixer do all of the work for 5 minutes. Alternatively, if you don’t have access to a stand mixer, simply place everything into a large bowl and knead by hand until your dough is soft and elastic.
This rosemary garlic bread is made with fresh herbs and roasted garlic for maximum flavor without the extra work. It’s delicious – great for breakfast or as an appetiser to any meal.
To make this yeast no-knead recipe, begin by adding the yeast to a cup of warm water and leaving for five minutes. Doing this will activate the yeast and ensure it rises properly.
Combine flour, salt, yeast and water in a large bowl. When the mixture is smooth and well mixed together, add oil and rosemary. The dough should be slightly sticky; use a sturdy rubber spatula to stir it all together thoroughly.
Once the dough is well blended, cover it with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place for up to 12 hours or until doubled in size. After rising, prepare your filling and bake in a preheated oven at 300degF (175degC).
Finally, stretch and fold the dough once more, this time adding dried rosemary and garlic powder for extra flavor. You may also wish to incorporate some nutritional yeast into the dough for additional texture.
Rising
This rosemary garlic bread recipe is super quick and effortless – whether you use a bread machine or stand mixer. Just place all the ingredients into your machine, set to the dough cycle, and let it do its magic!
You can also mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Then, add yeast and warm water and stir until thoroughly combined. This takes some time, but the end result will be worth it for this delicious recipe!
The next step in making dough is to knead it until it’s smooth and elastic. Next, form it into a ball and cover it with cloth; repeat this process until double in size (approximately 40 minutes).
Once the dough has risen, remove it from the pan and place on a baking sheet sprayed with oil. Sprinkle with some cornmeal before covering with a clean towel; allow this time for it to rise until puffy again (about 45 minutes).
Finally, bake it! Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and transfer the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until it turns golden brown on top.
When serving, spread this bread with some butter and top it off with herbs or cheese for extra flavor! Cut it into smaller pieces for a quick snack or breakfast on the go!
This bread is soft and tender due to the roasted garlic in it. High-quality olive oil in the dough acts as a tenderizer, keeping it from becoming hard. A great way to utilize leftover roasted garlic or simply add more flavor to your meals!
Baking
If you don’t have access to a bread machine, simply mix all the ingredients with either a hand mixer or stand mixer until the dough comes together. Transfer it onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes. Once ready to bake, the internal temperature should reach 200-210 degrees Fahrenheit. If it seems too sticky or stiff for you to work with, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it becomes tacky (not sticky).
Just before baking the rosemary garlic bread, brush it with an infusion of olive oil and garlic mixture. This will give the bread a flavorful coating as well as help create a crunchy golden crust. When finished, remove from oven and allow to cool on wire rack before serving. While best eaten warm, this delicious recipe can also be stored at room temperature for several days or frozen up to three months in the freezer – perfect for everyone in the family to enjoy!