Cheesy Garlic Bread
Ingredients for the dough:
1 1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 cups bread flour
Ingredients for the cheesy garlic topping:
1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter - melted
1 clove garlic - minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
marinara pasta sauce, for dipping - optional
Instructions:
1. In a large stand mixer bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water with the sugar and yeast.
2. Stir to combine and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Add the remaining 1/4 cup warm water, the olive oil, salt, and vinegar.
4. Begin mixing on medium-low speed and gradually add the flour, knead for about 6 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the bowl with a dry cloth/towel and let sit for 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
7. Mix melted butter and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
8. Gently punch the dough down.
9. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
10. Spread the dough on the cookie sheet into a rectangle (about 1/3 inch thick).
11. Spread the butter-garlic mixture over the dough.
12. Top with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
13. Place in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
14. Enjoy!!
Mark's Story:
This was actually Miriam's 4H project. She did everything herself. I was in the kitchen and supervised everything and answered questions. Miriam did all the work though. She got all the ingredients, measured and mixed them. When it was all done, the cheesy breadsticks were really good. Set aside some for 4H.
A week later, I made a batch myself for all of us to enjoy.
Psalm 107:1
"O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His loving-kindness is everlasting." (NASB)
