Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 2 1/4 tsp. yeast
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- About 2 1/4 cups water
For the Stuffing:
- 1 bulb of garlic, roasted
- 1 small sweet onion, grilled
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbs. capers
- 2 tsp. course black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. sugar, for dusting the onion
- 3 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees F. When the oven temperature reaches 170 degrees F. turn the oven off. This is for the dough mixture to have a warm place to rise.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the dough and mix until a sticky, wet dough forms.
- Cover in clingfilm and then a thick dishtowel. Place in the pre-heated oven and let rise for about 1 hour.
- After the first rise, add flour along the edges of the dough and incorporate into the dough gently with your hand.
- Cover and place in the warm oven again for an hour, until it doubles in size.
- For a third and final rise, add a bit of flour along the edges once more. Gently fold, then cover again and let double in size.
For the Stuffing:
- Place the roasted garlic, capers, cheese, black pepper and olive oil in a food processor and give a few good chops.
- Remove from the food processor and add with the chopped onion. Set aside.
Assembly & Baking:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- On a well floured surface, roll out your dough into a 12-14 inch circle. Be VERY gentle with the dough. The dough should be soft and filled with air bubbles, do not, pound the dough or knead the dough.
- Spread garlic stuffing over the rolled out dough.
- Gently, roll the dough, like a strudel, then into a crescent shape.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place in the oven.
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until the bread is a beautiful golden color.
- Let it cool a bit before transfering from the baking sheet to cool enough before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake