Description
Parmesan skillet bread delivers rustic Italian charm with golden, crispy edges and aromatic herbs. Crusty exterior and tender crumb invite warm companionship around dinner tables near and far.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ tsps (1 package) instant yeast
- 1 ½ tsps fine salt
- 4 ½ cups (574 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups lukewarm water
- 3 tbsps olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh rosemary, plus more for sprinkling
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Dissolve instant yeast in tepid water within a large mixing bowl, ensuring complete integration.
- Dough Formation: Blend half the flour with finely chopped rosemary and salt, stirring methodically until a silky consistency develops. Fold in remaining flour, creating a unified dough mixture.
- First Fermentation: Cover the bowl with transparent film and rest in a warm environment for 60 minutes, allowing the dough to rise and expand.
- Skillet Preparation: Coat cast iron skillet generously with olive oil, creating a protective layer. Flour hands and dough surface, then shape the risen mixture into a circular form.
- Second Proofing: Transfer dough to the prepared skillet, ensuring even distribution. Drape a cloth loosely over the dough and allow to rise for 30 minutes until light and puffy.
- Initial Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Drizzle remaining olive oil across the dough, create a diagonal cross-pattern with a sharp knife, and scatter fresh rosemary leaves on top.
- Final Baking: Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and continue baking until achieving a golden, crisp exterior, approximately 20 more minutes.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F for perfect yeast activation without killing the live cultures.
- Dough Resting Secret: Choose a draft-free, warm spot like near a preheated oven or on top of a refrigerator to help dough rise effectively.
- Skillet Selection Strategy: Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for optimal heat distribution and a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Scoring Technique: Make shallow, quick diagonal cuts with a sharp blade to allow proper bread expansion and create an artisan-style appearance.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg