Garlic and Herb Sun Bread (Tarte Soleil)

Inspired by the French tarte soleil, this shareable, tearable centerpiece bread looks impressive but is very easy to pull off. The durum flour imparts a beautiful golden color and gives the bread its crisp-yet-light texture. The filling is a creamy, savory mixture of cream cheese, Parmesan, quick-roasted garlic and herbs de Provence (or the spice or herb blend of your choice). It doesn’t need a dipping sauce, but garlic oil, pesto, or even warm marinara wouldn’t hurt.

PREP
25 mins
BAKE
20 to 25 mins
TOTAL
3 hrs 25 mins

Dough

2 cups (240g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1 cup (124g) King Arthur Durum Flour

1 large egg

½ cup (113g) milk, lukewarm

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons (85g) water, lukewarm

3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 teaspoons instant yeast

1 ½ teaspoons table salt

Filling

1 medium head garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoons (42g) water

8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened

¼ cup (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated

1 ½ teaspoons herbes de Provence*

¼ teaspoon table salt

note: Substitute your choice of spice or herb blend like za’atar or Pizza Seasoning, if desired.

Topping

1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

2 tablespoons (12g) Parmesan cheese, grated

½ teaspoon herbes de Provence

Directions at kingarthurbaking.com

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