Rosemary Garlic Braid Recipes

GARLIC-HERB BRAID

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and cubed butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet, and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in heavy-duty foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.

ROSEMARY GARLIC BRAID OR BREAD

Steps:

• Remove outer papery skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves).
• Cut top off garlic heads, leaving root end intact.
• Brush with oil; sprinkle with rosemary.
• Cover and bake at 425' for 30 - 35 minutes or until softened.
• Cool for 10 minutes, squeeze softened garlic into bowl.
• Add broth, lightly mash.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 C flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
• Heat milk, water & 1/4 C butter to 120 - 130 degrees (in sauce pan or CAREFULLY in the microwave).
• Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.
• Beat in garlic past until smooth.
• Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough, and knead 10 minutes.
• Cover with damp towel and let rise until double in size.
• Punch dough down, turn onto lightly floured surface; divide in two.
• Divide each portion into 3 pieces; shape each into an 15-inch rope.
• Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. (if loaves are preferred, simply shape each half into a 'log' and place each in a greased bread pan).
• Repeat with remaining dough.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 30 minutes).
• Bake at 350' for 15 minutes.
• Melt remaining butter; add garlic salt. Brush over bread.
• Bake 10 - 15 minutes longer or until golden brown.
• Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
• Prep time includes rising time.

CRISP ROSEMARY-PARMESAN GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Blend butter and rosemary in processor.
• Gradually add oil and process until incorporated.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Mix in garlic.
• Cut the baguette in half lengthwise, then crosswise (4 pieces total).
• Score each piece diagonally 3/4-inch deep at 1 1/2-inch intervals.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat oven to 400°F
• Spread cheese mixture over cut sides of bread.
• If grilling, wrap each piece of bread loosely in foil.
• Grill in foil until bread is crusty and golden, about 8 minutes.
• If baking, place bread cut side up on baking sheet.
• Bake until bread is crisp and golden around edges, about 10 minutes.
• Serve bread warm.