Basil-Garlic Skillet Bread

Basil-Garlic Skillet Bread

December 7, 2016 | Recipes

Basil-Garlic Skillet Bread

This recipe comes together quickly and easily, and I like how rustic it looks when baked in a cast iron skillet.  It's very soft in texture and to-die-for when served with a good slather of the basil butter. 

¾ cup warm water
1 tsp. granulated sugar
2 ½ tsp. quick rise instant yeast
2 Tbs. good olive oil
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. dried oregano flakes
2 cloves finely minced garlic
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 - 2 ¼ cups Farmer Direct white whole wheat flour, divided use
2 Tbs. melted unsalted butter
1 Tbs. minced fresh basil leaves
pinch of red pepper flakes 

 

In a the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine warm water with sugar and yeast; let mixture rest for 5 minutes so yeast can foam. 

Stir in oil, salt, oregano, minced garlic, Parmesan, and 1 cup flour; add remaining flour as needed, until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl; knead for 4-5 minutes.  

Place dough into a well-greased 10” cast iron skillet (or a 9”- 10” greased baking dish); cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot for 25-30 minutes.  Meanwhile, combine melted butter with basil and red pepper flakes; reserve.  

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Bake bread on center rack, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the top and bottom.  Remove bread from oven and brush top with reserved butter mixture.  Cut bread into slices and serve warm with remaining butter mixture, as desired.  

Recipe by Chef Alli: http://www.chefallis.com/

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