Homemade Garlic Herb Baguette

Ingredients

• 500g (4 cups) bread flour 500g (4 cups) bread flour
• 10g (2 tsp) instant yeast 10g (2 tsp) instant yeast
• 10g (2 tsp) salt 10g (2 tsp) salt
• 350ml (1 ½ cups) warm water 350ml (1 ½ cups) warm water
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 0.5g, 0.1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 38g, 0.5g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, and salt.
2. 2.
   Add the warm water gradually while mixing until a dough forms.
3. 3.
   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. 4.
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. 5.
   Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle.
6. 6.
   Spread the minced garlic evenly over the dough, followed by the chopped parsley and thyme leaves.
7. 7.
   Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll the dough into a log shape.
8. 8.
   Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
9. 9.
   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
10. 10.
    Using a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes along the top of the baguette.
11. 11.
    Bake the baguette in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
12. 12.
    Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Garlic — Make sure to mince the garlic finely to evenly distribute its flavor throughout the baguette.

Tips & Tricks

• For a stronger garlic flavor, you can increase the amount of minced garlic.
• Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or basil to customize the flavor of your baguette.
• To achieve a crispier crust, place a pan of water in the oven while baking the baguette.

Serving advice

Serve the Garlic Herb Baguette warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with soups, stews, salads, or can be enjoyed on its own as an appetizer or snack.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, brush the top of the baguette with olive oil and sprinkle some additional herbs before baking.