Love Heart Bread & Baked Camembert

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds or herbs (optional, for garnish)

For the Baked Camembert:

• 1 whole round Camembert cheese (in wooden box)
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme
• 1 tbsp honey or olive oil (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Make the Bread Dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until a soft dough forms (about 8–10 minutes).
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

2. Shape the Love Heart Bread:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Punch down the dough and divide into equal small pieces.
3. Roll each piece into a ball and place them in a heart shape on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving a round space in the middle for the Camembert.
4. Brush the dough with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds or herbs if using.

3. Prepare the Camembert:

1. Remove any plastic wrapping and return the cheese to its wooden box (without the lid).
2. Score the top of the cheese in a crisscross pattern.
3. Insert garlic slices and rosemary into the cuts. Drizzle with olive oil or honey and add a pinch of black pepper.

4. Bake Everything Together:

1. Place the prepared Camembert in the center of the heart-shaped bread ring.
2. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is soft and gooey.

5. Serve:

• Serve immediately while warm. Tear off pieces of the heart bread and dip into the melty cheese center.

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