Ingredients:
- 375g All-purpose flour
- 240ml Warm water (105°F/40°C)
- 7g Active dry yeast
- 10g Honey
- 8g Sea salt
- 15ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 45g Unsalted butter, softened
- 30ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, microplaned
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 60g Shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 30g Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Bloom the yeast. Combine the 240ml warm water, 10g honey, and 7g yeast in a small bowl. Note: Wait 5-10 mins until it looks foamy and smells like a fresh brewery.
- Mix the dough. In a large bowl, whisk the 375g flour and 8g sea salt together before adding the yeast mixture and 15ml olive oil. Note: Mix by hand or with a wooden spoon until a shaggy mass forms.
- Knead for elasticity. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 minutes. Note: Keep going until the dough feels smooth and springs back when poked.
- First rise. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set in a warm spot. Note: Let it sit for 60 minutes until it has doubled in size and looks puffy.
- Prepare the spread. While the dough rises, mix the 45g butter, 30ml olive oil, microplaned garlic, garlic powder, and parsley. Note: Mash it with a fork until it is a uniform, pale green paste.
- Shape the loaf. Punch down the dough to release air and press it into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Note: Stretch it to the corners; it may snap back, so give it a few minutes to rest if it's stubborn.
- Second rise. Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes. Note: This ensures the interior stays light and airy rather than dense.
- Infuse and dimple. Use your fingertips to create deep dimples across the surface of the dough, then spread 2/3 of the garlic mixture on top. Note: Make sure the garlic paste sinks into those holes for maximum flavor pockets.
- The final bake. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 10 minutes. Note: Bake until the edges just start to turn golden and the garlic smells toasted.
- Add the cheese. Remove from the oven, top with the 60g mozzarella and 30g Parmesan, then return to the oven for 5 minutes. Note: Bake until the cheese is bubbling and has small golden brown spots.