Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍞 Baguette – 1 | 🧂 Salt – to taste |
| 🧈 Butter – 50g | 🧄 Garlic cloves – 2 |
| 🌿 Herbs de Provence – 1 teaspoon | 🥖 Grated cheese – 100g |
| 🍅 Dried tomatoes – 50g | 🌶️ Chili (optional) – to taste |
Utensils
| 🍞 Bowl | 🌾 Whisk |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | 🖐️ Spatula |
| 🥣 Salad bowl | 🔪 Knife |
| 🍽️ Baking tray | 🧤 Kitchen gloves |
Step-by-step Preparation
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
STEP 1:
Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
STEP 2:
Gradually incorporate lukewarm water while stirring until a soft and slightly sticky dough forms.
STEP 3:
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes to aerate it well.
STEP 4:
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rest for 1 hour.
STEP 5:
Preheat the oven to 220°C and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
STEP 6:
Punch down the dough by kneading it quickly, then shape it into a ball or an elongated loaf.
STEP 7:
Place the bread on the baking tray and make slashes on the top to allow for better cooking.
STEP 8:
Put the bread in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
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