French Bread With Roasted Garlic and a Hint of Lavender!!!

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
French Bread With Roasted Garlic and a Hint of Lavender!!!
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Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

2 hr 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/3 cups water
4 cups unbleached flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon lavender , finely minced
1 teaspoon rosemary , finely minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
lavender
rosemary
coarse salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2 loaves
Calories
1540
Sugar
3g
Fat
2g
This French bread recipe has a twist. Roasted garlic and a hint of dried lavender make this bread extra special. This bread is perfect for a cozy dinner party with loved ones. It’s also a crowd-pleaser, so bring it to a potluck. This bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. The aroma of roasted garlic and lavender makes this bread irresistible.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, lavender, rosemary and yeast.
2.Add 1 1/3 cups water and roasted garlic to the bowl, slowly stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
3.Brush another large bowl with olive oil and transfer the dough to it. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm and draft-free area for 1-2 hours, until the dough doubles in size.
4.Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a baking stone or baking sheet inside the oven to preheat.
5.Cut the dough in half. Shape it into loaves and let proof for 20 minutes. Place the dough loaves onto a sheet of lightly floured parchment paper.
6.Dust the loaves with rosemary, lavender and coarse salt.
7.Score loaves with a sharp knife 4 times diagonally and slide parchment paper onto the baking stone or baking sheet.
8.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until loaves are browned and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

PROS

This French bread is easy to make with simple ingredients and not too time consuming.

It has a lovely aroma and flavor of roasted garlic and hints of lavender, perfect for a cozy dinner with friends and family.

CONS

This bread is not gluten-free, can contain allergens like wheat, and it may not be suitable for people with sensitivities or intolerances to garlic and gluten.

It’s also high in carbs, which may not be suitable for people following low-carb diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread provides a good source of carbohydrates, protein and fiber.
Garlic has been linked to several health benefits, including improving heart health, reducing blood pressure, and boosting immune function.
Lavender has been used traditionally for a number of purposes, including enhancing relaxation and treating anxiety.

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