Garlic Parmesan Herb Challah Bread Recipes

PARMESAN GARLIC HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl or large measuring cup combine the water, sugar and yeast. Stir to mix. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, herbs, salt, pepper and Parmesan. Stir to mix.
• Add the oil and the garlic to the yeast-water mix. Stir to mix.
• Add the liquids to the dry ingredients. Stir to mix thoroughly. A dough ball will form.
• Knead dough in bowl or lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes.
• When finished kneading, coat all sides of the ball of dough with the 1T extra olive oil. Let rest in a draft free place (inside the oven will work) for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours -- until the dough has doubled in volume.
• After that, 'punch down' the dough and knead briefly.
• Form into loaf, place in baking pan (I line the pan with parchment paper so it doesn't stick to the pan) and let rest again for about 40 - 50 minutes.
• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine egg and water by whisking with fork. This is your 'egg wash'.
• Using a soft basting brush or pastry brush, paint loaf with egg wash. If you are using the sesame seeds, sprinkle them on top now. Make 1 long superficial slice down the middle of the loaf or 4 diagonal slices.
• Bake for about 33 - 35 minutes. Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped.
• Enjoy with Italian foods, as toast or later on, dry and use as croutons.

GARLIC HERB CHALLAH

Steps:

• Load all ingredients in the order listed into bread machine. Water through yeast.
• To make challah, select dough only setting.
• To make sandwich bread, select large loaf.
• When dough-only cycle is done, remove dough from machine and place on well floured surface. Dust top of dough with flour and press out air bubbles.
• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees farenheit.
• Roll dough into rectangle, then roll into rope (as if you were making cinnamon rolls.) Cut rope into 3 or 6 pieces. Roll each of these pieces into balls, cover with towel and set in a warm place free from drafts. let rest 15 minutes.
• Next, roll each ball into a rope about 8 or 9 inches long. Braid, set in baking pan lined with parchment paper or corn meal. Cover with towel and let rest 45 minutes. (I put mine on top of the stove so it can enjoy the warmth from the oven.).
• Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Place in oven and bake for 35 minutes or when nicely browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

PARMESAN GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, mix butter, garlic salt, rosemary, basil, thyme, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese.
• Spread each half of the French bread with equal portions of the butter mixture. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Place bread halves, crusts down, on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly browned.