Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Prepare Roasted Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off a whole head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, oregano, and salt. Whisk gently until well mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in room temperature water and add smashed roasted garlic and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- First Rise: Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until doubled.
- Shape Dough: Flour a clean surface, turn out the dough, fold over itself, and shape into a round loaf.
- Second Rise: Transfer shaped dough onto a floured cloth, cover loosely, and let rise for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat Oven: Place Dutch oven in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake: Carefully transfer the dough into the Dutch oven, cover with lid, and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Cool: Remove the Dutch oven and let the bread cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best results and experiment with flavors for variety.