Garlic-thyme Bread

Total Time: 72 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 72 hrs Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 package dry active yeast
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 -1 1/2 cup flour
• cornmeal, for dusting

Recipe

• 1 in a medium mixing bowl, combine yeast and water, and allow to stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until foamy.
• 2 stir in oil, salt, garlic, thyme, and whole wheat flour.
• 3 add flour 1/4 cup at a time, as needed, until a stiff manageable dough is formed.
• 4 turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.
• 5 place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
• 6 (for even more garlicky flavour, after the dough has risen once, punch it down and place in refrigerator for 1 to 3 days. let it come to room temperature, and then proceed with the following directions.) preheat oven to 450° and dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
• 7 if desired, work a bit of parmesan-reggiano into the dough at this point with some olive oil for extra flavour.
• 8 form the dough into a round, place on prepared cooking sheet, cover with plastic, and let rise for 30 minutes.
• 9 brush lightly with cold water, bake for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 400° and continue baking for 20-30 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.