Garlic Wheat Bread

My name is Alice and I am a bread addict....

I wanted a nice simple bread recipe to use as a 'staple' in my cooking regime. This White Bread Sandwich Loaf Recipe courtesy of FoodNetwork.com has served well. It can be altered to just about anything you can think of. Naturally, I used it to create a garlic wheat bread to add to Italian Night at home.

Here is the recipe and links to the brands I recommend.
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Garlic Wheat Bread

2 C + 2 Tbs. Milk (Almond Milk)

3 Tbs. Unsalted Butter (Earth Balance)

2 Tbs. Sugar (Pure Cane Turbinado)

1 (¼ oz.) Packet of Fast Rising Yeast

5 Cups (+ about 1 C for kneading) Whole Wheat Flour

1 Tbs + 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Extra Virgin Olive Oil as needed

4 Cloves Garlic

2 Tbs. Fresh Ground Pepper

Small Sauce Pan

Spatula

Pot Holder

Baking Sheet

Large Mixing Bowl

Mixer with Dough Hooks

Cutting Board

Plastic Wrap

Serrated Knife

Combine milk, butter, and sugar in sauce pan over medium heat. Stir often and take off heat once butter is melted. Place pan on a pot holder on your counter. Sprinkle entire packet of yeast over the warm mixture. DO NOT stir, this is a rookie mistake I already made for you. Let sit for at least 10 minutes and until the yeast starts to foam.

Whisk salt and 5 Cups of flour together in large mixing bowl. Add in the chopped garlic and pepper. Once the yeast mixture is ready pour slowly into dry mixture. Use the dough hooks on the mixer at a low speed. Once a dough ball is formed pull from bowl onto a cutting board. With clean hands and the extra flour knead for about 7 minutes. Rub a little Olive Oil in the mixing bowl. Place the kneaded dough in bowl and roll over to cover dough in Olive Oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for about 2 hours in a warm dry location. If your oven or dishwasher is in use place it nearby (make sure it is a safe spot).

Remove from the bowl and knead again. Use a little more flour if necessary. Form two even loaves and place an oiled baking sheet. Cover the loaves with a clean kitchen towel and place in a warm dry location. Let rise for another hour. 

Preheat oven to 400º F.

Once the loaves are ready for the oven use a knife to make ‘vents’ in the top. Cut across about 2 inches apart ¼ inch deep. Brush a little more olive oil over the top. Bake for 45 minutes at 400º F on center rack. Let cool before slicing with a serrated knife. 

Enjoy!