How to Make Garlic Slathered Stretch Bread

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper and/or nonstick spray.

   Knead with the dough hook attachment on lowest speed for 5-8 minutes, adding more flour as necessary until dough is resilient but not tough. , Cover and let rise until double in size, 1 1/2 to 3 hours. ,,, (If you don't have one, just mince the garlic as fine as you can, sprinkle the salt over top, then slide the back edge of your knife over it and "scrape" it into a coarse paste.) ,,, Stretch each into a long oval, about 18 x 6 inches. ,, Top each with mozzarella cheese. ,, Bake until nicely golden on top and topping is sizzling, about 20-25 minutes.
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   Step 2: In the bowl of a stand mixer

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   Step 3: hand-whisk water and yeast together and let stand 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve yeast.

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   Step 4: Briskly whisk in salt

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   Step 5: and most of the flour to make a soft dough.

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   Step 6: Remove hook and transfer dough to a large bowl

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   Step 7: lightly coated with olive oil.

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   Step 8: Turn dough out on to floured countertop and gently deflate.

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   Step 9: Cover dough loosely with a towel and let it rest.

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    Step 10: Meanwhile

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    Step 11: prepare the garlic slather topping by grinding the garlic and salt together with a mortar and pestle.

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    Step 12: Transfer to a small bowl.

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    Step 13: Fold in the mayonnaise

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    Step 14: Parmesan cheese

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    Step 15: seasoning and oil.

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    Step 16: Divide dough in half.

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    Step 17: Place on prepared baking sheet

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    Step 18: evenly spaced apart.

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    Step 19: Spread filling over the tops of both breads with the back of a spoon.

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    Step 20: Cover pan loosely with plastic wrap and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours until puffy.

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    Step 21: Preheat oven to 400 °F (204 °C).

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