Cheesy Garlic Herb Baguette Recipes

CHEESY GARLIC HERB BAGUETTE

Steps:

• prepare as above

EGG AND GARLIC CHEESE BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler on high. Make 4 sandwiches, but cutting the baguette in half lengthwise, and into 4 crosswise. Spread cheese on both sides of the bread. On 1 side of each sandwich arrange the egg slices. On the other side, spread out the tomato slices. Put on a baking sheet and broil until the edges begin to turn golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle each sandwich with a few drops of balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with green onions. Arrange on serving plates and serve.
• Lay the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, turn off the heat, and allow the eggs to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

RECIPES

Steps:

• Step 1:To make the garlic butter, blend the butter in a food mixer to soften.Step 2:Chop the parsley finely, then add to the butter with the garlic puree, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.Step 3:Once combined, remove from the bowl with a spatula and spoon on to the centre of a piece of cling film. Gently roll the cling film up into a sausage shape, moulding with your hands.Step 4:Secure each end and chill or freeze.Step 5:For the baguettes, mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl until full incorporated.Step 6:Knead the dough in a machine with a dough hook for 5 minutes or by hand for 10.Step 7:Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp tea towel or oiled cling film and leave to double in size.Step 8:Tip the dough on to an oiled surface and knock back the dough, then roll into shape.Step 9:Place on a baking tray and allow to double in size.Step 10:Preheat an oven to 220°C (200°C, gas mark 7).Step 11:Slash the baguette three times then bake in the oven for 30 minutes.Step 12:Reduce the temperature to 200°C and cook for a further 5 minutes or until golden brown. Leave the oven on.Step 13:Once baked allow to cool before partially slicing into 8 segments, being careful not to cut the slices completely from the baguette.Step 14:Slice your garlic butter into 8 thin slices and tuck each one into the cuts of your baguette.Step 15:Sprinkle with additional parmesan to make it extra cheesy.Step 16:Wrap the baguette in tin foil and leave in the oven for 15 minutes allowing the butter to melt. Serve, whilst warm.

HERB GARLIC BAGUETTES

Steps:

• Put 3 1/4 cups flour, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic and salt in bowl.
• Mix using dough hook (s) until well blended, scraping bowl if necessary.
• Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
• Continue mixing on slow speed and slowly add yeast mixture and cold water.
• If dough is sticky you may add up to 1/4 cup extra flour, a little bit at a time.
• If dough is too dry you may add a little extra water.
• Continue mixing until dough is smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place (70° to 80°F) until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• When doubled, turn out on a lightly floured surface and punch down several times to remove air bubbles.
• Divide dough in half.
• Shape each half into a 12 inch long loaf.
• Place loaves on a greased baking sheet.
• With sharp knife make 3 or 4 shallow diagonal slices on top of loaf.
• Combine egg and 1 TSP water, whisking until well blended.
• Brush top of each baguetter with egg mixture.
• Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Remove plastic wrap and brush top of each baguette with egg mixture again.
• Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until loaves are deep golden brown.
• Remove and cool on wire racks.