Spicy Garlic and Herb Swirl Bread

Ingredients

• 1 TBSP active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 TBSP kosher salt
• 2 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, (or butter of choice. I used Earth Balance)
• 2 cloves garlic minced or pushed through a garlic press
• 1 TBSP fresh minced rosemary (or 2 tsp dried)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine yeast, water, salt,...: In a large bowl combine yeast, water, salt, and flours

2. 2

   Stir until it forms a wet, sticky dough....: Stir until it forms a wet, sticky dough. You can use clean hands for this, or a spoon. You can also use a dough hook of a mixer, but mix just until a ball forms.

3. 3

   Cover with a clean towel or loosely with...: Cover with a clean towel or loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 2 hours.

4. 4

   Melt the butter and mix in all of...: Melt the butter and mix in all of the garlic and herbs.

5. 5

   Dust a clean flat surface with flour and...: Dust a clean flat surface with flour and sprinkle flour on top of the risen dough, a rolling pin and dust your hands.

6. 6

   Take the dough out of the bowl and...: Take the dough out of the bowl and form into a ball by pulling the sides down to the bottom several times.

7. 7

   If the dough is still very sticky, dust...: If the dough is still very sticky, dust some more flour on top of the dough.

8. 8

   Roll the dough out into a large rectangle...: Roll the dough out into a large rectangle and liberally brush the dough with the butter/garlic/herb mixture. Save about 2 tbsp of the butter for the top of the dough.

9. 9

   Roll the dough starting on the shorter side...: Roll the dough starting on the shorter side to the other end. Take the two ends and fold them into the center.

10. 10

    Flip the dough over and put the seam...: Flip the dough over and put the seam side down into a greased bread pan.

11. 11

    Brush the top of the dough with the...: Brush the top of the dough with the rest of the butter/garlic/herb mixture.

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    Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour.

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

14. 14

    Using a sharp knife, make 3 slashes on...: Using a sharp knife, make 3 slashes on top of the loaf.

15. 15

    Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

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    Let cool completely before slicing.