Whenever we visit Dominos, we may take a little time to decide on which pizza to order. But the first thing we tend to order is Garlic Bread. It can be Plain Garlic Bread or Stuffed Cheesy Garlic Bread.
We have shared the recipe for both the breads – cheese stuffed garlic bread & garlic bread. There is not much difference between the two, only difference is the addition of cheese.
Ingredients
For yeast fermentation¼ cup lukewarm water
½ teaspoon instant dry yeast (or ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
For the dough1.5 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves, grated)
1 tablespoon milk powder (unsweetened)
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon odourless oil + 1 teaspoon oil (to be added while kneading)
½ cup lukewarm water (or as required)
extra oil, butter for kneading, coating dough
For Garlic Butter
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon mixed herbs
½ teaspoon chilli flakes
4-5 garlic cloves, grated
For cheesy stuffed garlic bread¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cube processed cheese
Method
For yeast fermentation- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup lukewarm water, yeast and sugar. Water should not be too hot, it should be just warm.
- To test, dip your finger in it, if you are comfortable then temperature is ok. If you feel it is hot then let it cool down a bit.
- Stir well till no lumps remain. If you see that there are lumps of yeast in the mixture, heat the mixture for a few seconds.
- Cover and set aside for about 10 minutes or till the mixture is frothy. If the mixture does not turn frothy, discard this and start again.
For the dough- Through a very sieve, sift wheat flour.
- To it add salt, garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves, grated), milk powder (unsweetened) and oregano and fermented yeast mixture and mix.
- Gradually add lukewarm water and mix. We added about ½ cup water. Once everything is combined well, add 1 tablespoon oil and knead till oil is absorbed into the dough.
- Now take this dough on a flat surface and knead well for a total of 10 minutes. After about 5 minutes of kneading, start adding 1 teaspoon oil gradually. Knead until you get a smooth and elastic dough.
How to know when the dough is ready : - Knead the dough for 10 minutes, but do not over-knead. Once ready, dough will become elastic - you will be able to easily stretch the dough and dough will not stick to the surface in which you are kneading the dough.
- Once you are done with kneading, wash your hands so the dough doesn’t stick more. Texture of the dough should be smooth and not sticky.
- Then put few drops of oil on the dough and shape the dough into a smooth ball and tuck the edges inside.
- Take a bowl, grease it with some oil and place the dough in the bowl. Apply little oil on the dough.
- Cover the dough with a kitchen towel or plate. Keep aside to rise for 1 - 1.5 hours or till dough doubles in size.
- Once the dough doubles in size, punch the dough and knead lightly for about a minute. Apply little oil and shape the dough in a small log.
- Divide the dough in 2 equal portions. While you are rolling one portion, cover the other portion, so dough doesn’t become dry.
- We will be making garlic bread from one portion and stuffed cheese garlic bread from second portion. If you want to prepare only garlic bread or only cheese stuffed garlic bread, you may proceed accordingly.
- Grease baking tray with butter. We have used 8 inch square tray for making 2 garlic breads with this much quantity of ingredients.
For garlic butter- In a bowl combine butter, oregano, mixed herbs, chilli flakes and grated garlic. Mix well.
For garlic bread- Take one portion of the dough and roll into a round of medium thickness. Apply half quantity garlic butter. Keep about 1 teaspoon butter separately for brushing on top.
- Leave the edges. Apply little water on the edges. Fold it over to make a semi-circle and lightly press the edges to seal.
- Now place this bread on a greased baking tray. Brush it with garlic butter (from 1 teaspoon which we kept aside). Cut into sticks. Do not cut till the bottom. Cover the tin while you prepare the other bread.
For stuffed cheese garlic bread
- Take second portion of the dough and roll into a round of medium thickness. Apply half quantity garlic butter. Keep about 1 teaspoon butter separately for brushing on top.
- Put cheese (we have used mozzarella + processed cheese) on one side. Leave the edges. Apply little water on the edges. Fold it over to make a semi-circle and lightly press the edges to seal.
- Now place this bread on a greased baking tray. Brush it with garlic butter (from 1 teaspoon which we kept aside). Cut into sticks. Do not cut till the bottom.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes. Baking time will vary for every oven. Be alert and check after 20 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from oven and enjoy.