Ingredients
280 grams (2 cups) bread flour
46 grams (1/3 cup) whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon (7 grams) kosher salt
1 teaspoon (4 grams) active dry yeast
1 cup (236 g) lukewarm water
1 tablespoon olive oil (for topping)
Sea salt, to taste
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add the lukewarm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough, then shape into an oval and place on the prepared sheet.
- Cut slits in the dough to resemble a leaf, gently stretching the cuts so they remain open.
- Brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt, Parmesan, and rosemary.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp at the edges.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use only bread flour if whole wheat flour isn’t available.
Stuff dough with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
Swap rosemary for thyme or oregano.
Refrigerate dough overnight for a slower rise and deeper flavor.
Bake on a pizza stone for an extra-crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 loaf
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 3mg