Sunday, October 6, 2013

Macaroni Grill Bread

I taught myself how to make bread and now I can't stop. It's kind of an addiction and nobody in my house is complaining (except my pants, that are a little tighter).

This was pretty close to Macaroni Grill bread too. I made a plate with olive oil and cracked pepper to dip the bread in. The loaf was gone and we were all a little disappointed there wasn't more.

This recipe was found on food.com #64446. You divide this into 2 loaves, I froze the 2nd one before the last raising (step 13) and then finished it from there when I defrosted it. (I shouldn't have froze it cuz we all wanted more)

1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rosemary
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1
Place yeast, sugar and water in large bowl or food processor and allow mixture to become bubbly.
2
Mix in 1 T butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour.
3
Add one tablespoon of the fresh chopped rosemary.
4
Knead for about 10 minutes by hand or in food processor about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5
Add more flour if necessary.
6
Oil a bowl, put dough in it and cover with a towel.
7
Let dough rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.
8
Punch down dough and divide in half.
9
Let dough rest about 5 minutes.
10
Spray baking pan or cookie sheet with cooking spray.
11
Shape the dough into 2 small rounded oval loaves.
12
Sprinkle remaining 1 Tablespoon of rosemary over the loaves and press lightly into the surface.
13
Let loaves rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
14
Preheat oven to 375°F.
15
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
16
Carefully remove from oven, brush with remaining butter (and salt if desired.).

*I topped mine with the butter and sea salt. YUM!

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