Holiday Bread with Rosemary (Printable Version)

Golden crust Italian bread topped with rosemary and sea salt, ideal for holiday gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 1½ cups warm water (approx. 105°F)
03 - 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
04 - 2¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Topping

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary sprigs
08 - 1½ teaspoons flaky sea salt

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mix the bread flour and sea salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, dissolve instant dry yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
03 - Pour the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Punch down risen dough and transfer to prepared baking sheet; stretch and pat into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle.
08 - Use fingertips to create deep dimples across the dough surface, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and scatter rosemary sprigs and flaky sea salt evenly on top.
09 - Cover loosely and let dough rest for 30 minutes to rise again.
10 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Golden crust with soft interior
  • Flavored with fresh rosemary and sea salt
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten)
  • May contain traces of sesame or nuts if processed in facilities handling these allergens
03 -
  • Use warm water for activating yeast properly
  • Dimples in dough ensure even baking and delicious texture
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