Garlic and Sage Bread

This looks nice shaped into a ring, but is fine as rolls or a loaf.

Equipment

• baking tray

Oven Temperatures

preheated oven, 200C 400F GM6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of fresh sage, chopped or 2 tablespoons of dried sage
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
• 1 teaspoon golden syrup
• 150ml or 5 fluid oz tepid water (1 part boiling, 2 parts cold)
• 250g or 9oz strong brown bread flour (for white flour decrease the wet ingredients, the texture changes too)
• 1 sachet easy blend dried yeast
• 1 teaspoon sea salt for sprinkling
• chopped sage for sprinkling
• chopped garlic for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Put the flour in a large bowl
2. Stir in the dried yeast, sage, chopped garlic and sea salt.
3. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture.
4. Pour in the water and add the honey.
5. Mix to form a dough.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or oiled clingfilm and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
8. Grease a baking tray.
9. Knock back the dough by kneading it for a few minutes
10. Roll the dough into a sausage, curve it into a circle and place on the baking tray.
11. Cover with a damp cloth or oiled clingfilm and leave to rise for 30 minutes or until springy to the touch.
12. Sprinkle with the rest of the sea salt, sage and garlic.
13. Bake in a preheated oven, 200C 400F GM6 for 25-30 minutes.

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