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Copycat Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

A soft, golden loaf with fresh rosemary and sea salt, perfect as a side for soups, salads, and pasta.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 Tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 21/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus up to 1/2 cup additional as needed)
  • 11/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 tsp dried, plus extra for garnishing)
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg, whisked with 1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
  • 1 Tbsp melted butter
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, add the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit for 3-5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh rosemary.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients; mix with a dough hook on low speed for 4-5 minutes until incorporated. Add more flour as needed until a tacky ball forms.
  4. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  5. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  6. Divide the dough into two pieces and form into balls; place on the prepared baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  8. Brush dough with egg wash and bake for 10 minutes.
  9. Melt 1 Tbsp butter, then remove bread, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sea salt and rosemary, and return to the oven for an additional 8-12 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For a healthier option, substitute some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and reduce the butter for brushing.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: rosemary bread, easy bread recipe, homemade bread, side dish