Roasted Garlic Sourdough Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g Bread Flour
- 350 g Water
- 100 g Sourdough Starter)
(Fed and Bubbly
- 10 g Salt)
(increase or decrease according to your taste
- 2-3 Heads of Garlic
- 20 g Olive Oil
- Fresh Rosemary
Optional
Directions
- 1
Before you start making the dough, it's a good idea to roast the garlic. Alternatively, you can roast the garlic while the sourdough is in the bulk fermentation stage.Slice the heads of garlic across the top so that the cloves are exposed. Place the heads of garlic onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the heads of garlic generously with olive oil and place into the oven at 356F/180C for around an hour, or until they are soft and golden brown.Remove roasted heads of garlic from the oven and allow them to cool. Once cool, gently squeeze out the cloves of garlic. Set aside until you are shaping your sourdough (they keep in the fridge for a few days).
- 2
Autolyse - Premixing The DoughWeigh out your sourdough starter and water into a large mixing bowl - whatever you have in the cupboard is fine!Glass is always good as you can see what's happening underneath your dough. But any plastic, ceramic, stainless steel or glass bowl is fine! Mix the water and starter together briefly. Then add your flour and salt and mix whole lot together to form a shaggy dough. The dough will be fairly shaggy and only just brought together. You might wonder how this will turn into bread, but just wait, time is your friend and the dough will change in around an hour.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bread that not only fills your kitchen with an incredible aroma but tastes even better? This Roasted Garlic Sourdough Bread Recipe is designed to be the undisputed star of your table, offering a hearty and intensely flavorful experience that will have you reaching for a second slice.
What makes this roasted garlic sourdough bread truly special is the harmonious marriage of tangy sourdough with deeply caramelized, sweet roasted garlic. The slow roasting process transforms pungent raw garlic into soft, buttery cloves that infuse every bite with an amazing, mellow savoriness, setting this loaf apart from ordinary breads.
When you slice into this bread, expect a beautiful, aromatic crumb punctuated by the golden pockets of roasted garlic. Each mouthful delivers a delightful combination of the classic sourdough chew and a comforting, warm garlic flavor that's both robust and incredibly satisfying. This isn't just bread; it's an experience for your senses, promising an amazing smell and an even better taste that will impress everyone.
Customization & Serving
You have the freedom to truly make this roasted garlic sourdough bread your own. Feel free to adjust the amount of salt to perfectly suit your palate, ensuring every bite is just right. For an added layer of earthy flavor, don't hesitate to incorporate fresh rosemary into your dough; it complements the roasted garlic beautifully. You can also experiment with different garlic varieties to fine-tune the intensity.
This robust and aromatic sourdough is perfect served warm alongside a hearty stew, as an elevated component of a cheese board, or simply toasted with a smear of good butter. It's truly a versatile loaf that elevates any meal.