Garlicky Whole Wheat Baguette
A chewy, tasty, and crusty baguette with a garlic twist. Serve it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a fancy appetizer that's sure to impress.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- medium bowl
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- plastic wrap
- wire rack
Ingrediënten
- ¾ cup 180 ml water, heated to 100°F (38°C)
- 1 tablespoon 21 g agave nectar
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons 18 g vital wheat gluten flour
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- 2 cups 240 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon canola oil to coat bowl
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructies
- In a medium bowl, combine the water, agave, and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread machine yeast, salt, wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, and flour.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and pliable.
- Add more flour if the dough is too wet.
- Shape into a ball.
- Lightly coat a large bowl with canola oil and turn the dough around to coat.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, 60 to 90 minutes.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or grease with a little oil.
- Punch down the dough.
- Shape into a 10-inch (25-cm) baguette and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6).
- Combine the olive oil and basil.
- Brush the baguette with the oil mixture.
- Sprinkle a little flour on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 20 minutes, until the baguette is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light white wine, like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 1237 kcal | Carbohydrates: 209.7 g | Protein: 61.5 g | Fat: 24.2 g | Fiber: 29.3 g | Sugar: 19.5 g | Salt: 5 g
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