Black Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread for #BreadBakers

Bubbles finally got to do something other than eat. It’s my fault though. The only attention I’ve given her is an occasional feeding. How she stays alive is intriguing. Yet she is tenacious and survives my neglect. Then again, I don’t even know if she is a she. Anyway, my starter played a big part in Black Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread. Bubbles did well and I need to use her more often.

My sourdough starter, aka Bubbles, is about 10 years old. I say about 10 because I can’t remember the exact date she was born/made/started. It was one of those things I wanted to do once I became a Domestic Goddess. It was my goal to bake different kinds of bread. Sourdough was at the top of the list.

Bread Bakers has helped me with my goal. Although in the past year I’ve done more quick breads than yeast or sourdough ones. It’s been a matter of time and various other reasons. At least I never totally gave up on my starter. Thank goodness. It called out to me when this month’s Garlic theme was announced. Garlic and sourdough is a divine combination.

Last year I discovered black garlic. I was hooked on it from the very first taste. It’s nothing like regular garlic. It’s soft, earthy, and mild. Bread made with it needed to happen. I decided on a flavor trio of black garlic, parmesan, and sourdough. Each flavor balances and enhances the others.

Black Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread for any meal. Start the day with it to go with eggs. Oh, a toasted egg sandwich would be yummy. Lunch sandwich possibilities are plentiful. I’d start with turkey and go from there. Then have it to go with steak for dinner. Or simply toast it and slather it with butter.

Do you enjoy garlic and bread? I’m sure you do. So scroll down and find the list of recipes for this month’s Bread Bakers. A big thanks to Karen of Karen’s Kitchen Stories for hosting and declaring such a tasty theme. Also look at my Seared Scallops with Lime Black Garlic Sauce and Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread.

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Black Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread

Black Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread makes incredible toast and sandwiches. The bread's trio of flavors come together in a most delectable way.

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2 hours

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 2 loaves

Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast 1/4 ounce
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour divided
• 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 bulbs black garlic

Instructions

1. Grease a large bowl. Lightly grease two 8- X 4-inch loaf pans.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water (110° to 115°) and let sit for 5 minutes. Make sure the yeast blooms (small bubbles form).
3. Add 2 cups of flour, starter, sugar, and salt. Stir together using the flat beater on a low speed.
4. Change flat beater to a dough hook. Add parmesan and flour 1/2 cup at a time until you have a firm dough and the bowl is “clean” (dough has pulled in all the flour).
5. Continue kneading with dough hook for about 5 minutes. Put dough on a lightly floured surface and knead by hand a few times to make sure it is smooth and elastic.
6. Shape into a ball. Place in the greased bowl and turn to coat dough ball all over. Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap or a slightly damp tea towel and set bowl in a warm spot. Let dough rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
7. Peel and chop black garlic cloves while dough is rising.
8. Punch down dough. Divide into two equal parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough half out to a 12- x 8-inch rectangle.
9. Sprinkle half of the chopped black garlic over the dough.
10. Starting with the shorter side, roll it up tightly and pressing down while rolling. Pinch the edges and ends to seal. Place dough seam side down in prepared loaf pan. Repeat with remaining dough half and black garlic.
11. Cover with a towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
12. Heat the oven to 400°F.
13. Once the loaves have doubled, make 3 slashes across the top of the loaves using a sharp knife.
14. Bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
15. Remove loaves immediately from pans and cool completely on a cooling rack before slicing.

Recipe Notes

Black Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread makes incredible toast and sandwiches. The bread's trio of flavors come together in a most delectable way.

It’s a garlic bread celebration! Just look at all these recipes for bread made with garlic. What a delicious lineup indeed.

• Black Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread from Magnolia Days
• Buttery Garlic Cheddar Rolls from Kylee Cooks
• Buttery Garlic Knots from Sara’s Tasty Buds
• Buttery Garlic Pull Apart Bread from Cook’s Hideout
• Caramelized Garlic Chèvre Stuffed Bread from Food Lust People Love
• Cheddar, Garlic and Jalapeno Beer Bread from A Palatable Pastime
• Cheddar Garlic Dinner Rolls from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Cheese and Garlic Biscuits from A Baker’s House
• Cream Cheese Stuffed Garlic Rolls from Herbivore Cucina
• Domino’s Style Garlic Bread from Gayathri’s Cook Spot
• Easy-Peasy Garlic-ky Mini Rolls from G’Gina’s Kitchenette
• Garlic Batard from Hostess at Heart
• Garlic & Gorgonzola Focaccia from Baking in Pyjamas
• Garlic, Herbs and Cheese Bread from La Cocina de Aisha
• Garlic Naan with Green Chiles from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Garlic Pull Apart Rolls from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Garlic Sunflower Bread from Passion Kneaded
• Gluten Free & Vegan Garlic Breadsticks from What Smells So Good?
• {Gluten Free} Seeded Black Garlic Flat Bread from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Green Garlic Parathas – Flat Bread from Sneha’s Recipes
• Herbed Garlic Butter Garland Bread from Ruchik Randhap
• Multi Grain Garlic Naan from Mayuri’s Jikoni
• Pissaladière from The Bread She Bakes
• Roasted Garlic Focaccia from Sizzling Tastebuds
• Triple Garlic Knots from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Whole Wheat Garlic Ciabatta Bread from Cooking Club

What is Bread Bakers? It’s a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Bread Bakers Pinterest Board. Links are also updated after each event on the Bread Bakers home page.

How is the monthly theme determined? We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.

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