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The only word I can possibly use to describe this bread is: “WOW!” I bake all the time and I try all sorts of new recipes, but my husband swears that this is THE best bread he has ever tasted. I tend to agree!

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I’ve never eaten at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, but apparently this recipe is a dead ringer for their rosemary bread served with olive oil dipping sauce. I would serve this to company in a heartbeat, and I also am considering giving it away as Christmas gifts! Loaves of bread like this can cost upwards of $5 each at nice grocery stores, but it can be made at home for much less!

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You can’t even tell that this bread contains part whole wheat flour. It is so light and airy and it squishes when you cut it with a knife. I think I may have dreamed about this bread last night! I’m just glad we still have some to eat with our lunch today!

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Even if you aren’t much of a bread baker, you really have to try this recipe. If you have a stand mixer, it will do most of the work for you!

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Let me know if you try it!

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Rosemary Peasant Bread
(adapted from here)

Printable recipe after photo directions!

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Grind wheat in the WonderMill.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and evaporated cane juice. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

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While it is resting, chop the fresh rosemary. Make sure to use just the leaves and discard the stems.

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When the yeast mixture is bubbly, toss in kosher salt, 1 Tbsp. rosemary, 1 Tbsp. butter, and flours. Using your mixer’s dough hook, knead for 5 minutes (10 minutes if kneading by hand).

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It will eventually come together and be smooth and elastic.

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Coat a mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, and turn over once.

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Cover, and allow to rise until doubled (about an hour).

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After the rise, punch down the dough.

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Coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Divide the dough into two equal balls and shape into round loaves. Place on the baking sheet.

Sprinkle loaves with additional 1 Tbsp. rosemary and press into the dough.

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Allow loaves to rise again until doubled (45 minutes).

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Bake loaves for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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While still hot, brush loaves with remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Be generous! This gives great flavor to the bread.

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To prepare the dipping sauce, crack some black pepper into a small dish and pour in some good quality olive oil.

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This bread is a wonderful appetizer or addition to a meal!

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Makes 2 loaves.

Rosemary Peasant Bread

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Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest

Recipe type: Bread

Cuisine: Italian

Serves: 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 Tbsp. yeast
  • 2 tsp. evaporated cane juice (or sugar)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped (divided)
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted (divided)
  • 1 cup freshly ground whole wheat flour
  • 1½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour (you can make this with all whole wheat flour, but the resulting loaf is "heartier")
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • additional olive oil and cracked black pepper for dipping sauce

Instructions

  1. Grind wheat in the WonderMill.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and evaporated cane juice. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  3. While it is resting, chop the fresh rosemary. Make sure to use just the leaves and discard the stems.
  4. When the yeast mixture is bubbly, toss in kosher salt, 1 Tbsp. rosemary, 1 Tbsp. butter, and flours. Using your mixer's dough hook, knead for 5 minutes (10 minutes if kneading by hand).
  5. It will eventually come together and be smooth and elastic.
  6. Coat a mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, and turn over once.
  7. Cover, and allow to rise until doubled (about an hour).
  8. After the rise, punch down the dough.
  9. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Divide the dough into two equal balls and shape into round loaves. Place on the baking sheet.
  10. Sprinkle loaves with additional 1 Tbsp. rosemary and press into the dough.
  11. Allow loaves to rise again until doubled (45 minutes).
  12. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  13. Bake loaves for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  14. While still hot, brush loaves with remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Be generous! This gives great flavor to the bread.
  15. To prepare the dipping sauce, crack some black pepper into a small dish and pour in some good quality olive oil.

Enjoy!

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FAQs

How to store peasant bread? ›

Store, well wrapped, at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage.

Can I bake bread in a glass bowl? ›

While not ideal, you can bake sourdough sandwich bread in a glass pan. I would recommend metal pans or cast iron pans over glass because bread can easily stick to glass if it's not prepared properly. Is it better to bake bread in a glass or metal pan? While glass can be used, metal is easier when it comes to bread.

How do you store rosemary bread? ›

Once sliced, this bread will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. The bread may dry out as it sits, but popping leftover slices into the toaster for a few minutes will crisp it right back up! Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container or airtight bag for 2-3 months and defrost as needed.

What's the best way to store bread to keep it fresh for the longest time? ›

The Best Way to Store Bread

Use either freezer bags or sheets of plastic wrap to keep away ice crystals, prevent freezer burn, and get a tight seal.

Why put a bowl of water in the oven when baking bread? ›

Steam in the oven during the first few minutes of baking bread has many benefits. The moist steam reinvigorates the yeast in the dough. Steam gives bread dough time to expand: the added moisture keeps the dough from drying out before it has time to rise.

Is it better to bake bread in a glass or metal loaf pan? ›

Is a Glass or Metal Pan Better for Baking? Since aluminum baking pans conduct heat more quickly and are easier to wash, store, and care for, I prefer them for baking in most circ*mstances. In fact, using glass or even ceramic baking pans for certain recipes, such as brownies or banana bread, may create adverse results!

Is glass or aluminum better for baking bread? ›

The MVP in action. Aluminum is good for cakes, bars, and pies—but also for breads: focaccia, sandwich loaves, and rolls. Because metal heats up faster than glass, it contributes to a better rise and crisper, browner edges.

How do you store grain free bread? ›

Gluten Free Bread
  1. Bread is best stored in a food bag and then in an airtight container. ...
  2. Home-made, fresh or long life bread once opened, will not be suitable for sandwiches after 3 days, but are still great for toasting or making into breadcrumbs.
  3. Home-made bread is best frozen about 4 hours after making.
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Does bread last longer in fridge or pantry? ›

*Never keep your bread in the fridge. The starch molecules in bread recrystallize very quickly at cool temperatures, and cause the bread to stale much faster when refrigerated. *Shop-bought loaves should be kept in an air-tight plastic bag at room temperature rather than in the fridge.

How do you store fresh bread so it doesn't get hard? ›

Another option is to use a reusable wrap like this bread-sized Bee's Wrap. This is one of my favorite ways to wrap up longer loaves (like demi-baguettes), and the wrap works extremely well at keeping loaves soft but not too soft. Simply place your bread in the wrap and cover it tightly.

Can you freeze peasant bread? ›

If you've baked a beautiful no-knead peasant bread, the last thing you want to do is sacrifice it shortly thereafter. A good rule of thumb is: If an entire loaf is more than you can eat, immediately freeze half to enjoy later. For the best results, it is crucial to freeze bread while it's still fresh.

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