Saturday 29 November 2014

Garlic bread



Ingredients:
  • 1 c = 130 g plain flour (maida)
  • 2 g (1/2 tsp) fresh yeast or 1 g (1/4 tsp) instant dry yeast 
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp ghee or margarine or butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp crush garlic 
  • 2 tsp garlic bread seasoning 
  • oil for greasing  
Method
  1. Sieve the flour.
  2. Mix the sugar and yeast in 1 teacup of warm water and keep aside for 2 minutes.
  3. Add yeast liquids to the flour, salt and make a soft dough. If required, add a little more warm water.
  4. Knead the dough for at least 6 minutes.
  5. Add the ghee, mix well and cover with a wet cloth or lid for 1 hour or until the dough is double in size.
  6. Add garlic , Knead again until the dough comes back to its original size.
  7. Divide the dough into three equal sized balls and shape into round.
  8. Apply oil and sprinkle garlic bread seasoning and fold into half circle. 
  9. Put on a well greased baking tray. Lightly brush each loaf with cold water or milk and also sprinkle some seasoning. 
  10. Leave the tray in a closed cupboard for 1/2 hour or until the loaf are double in bulk. Make slits on the top with scissors.
  11. Bake in a hot oven at 200 degree C (450 degree F) for 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 180 degree C (400 degree F) and bake for a further 10 to 12 minutes.
  12. Brush with a little butter and heat in the oven for a few minutes.
Note:

How to use dry yeast:-

  • Put the dry yeast with the sugar in a cup of warm water, stir and add a pinch of flour .
  • Cover and leave for 10 minutes. When the surface is full of froth, the yeast is ready to use. Then, follow the same method as for fresh yeast.
  • For Good result use Measuring cup or spoon.



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