Ingredients:
- 2 whole heads garlic
- 20g extra virgin olive oil
- 1g flaky sea salt
- 500g bread flour
- 375g warm water (90°F/32°C)
- 10g fine sea salt
- 3g active dry yeast
- 10g fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Slice the top 1/4 inch off the garlic heads, place on foil, and drizzle with 20g of olive oil and a pinch of flaky salt.
- Wrap the garlic tightly in foil and roast for 45 minutes until the cloves are soft and mahogany-colored. Squeeze the cooled cloves into a bowl and mash into a chunky paste, reserving any leftover oil.
- In a large glass mixing bowl, whisk together the 500g bread flour, 10g fine sea salt, and 3g yeast. Gradually add the 375g warm water and the roasted garlic paste.
- Incorporate the chopped rosemary into the dough. Mix until a shaggy mass forms.
- Cover the bowl and allow the dough to ferment at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Reach under one side of the dough, pull it up, and fold it over the center. Rotate the bowl and repeat 4 times. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 18 hours.
- Turn the cold dough onto a floured surface. Gently fold the edges into the center to form a round boule.
- Place it on a piece of parchment paper, cover with a towel, and let it sit for 60 minutes until it feels pillowy and holds a slight indentation when poked.
- Preheat your Dutch oven inside the oven to 230°C. Carefully lower the bread (on the parchment) into the hot pot. Score the top with a bread lame. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is deep mahogany and sounds hollow when tapped.