The Savarticus

I have managed to recreate a well-beloved recipe from a great local bar. It is a cheese bread recipe known as the Savarticus. I'm very happy with how it turned out :)

The Savarticus




Ingredients:

Bread
1 ¼ cup warm water (yeast temperature)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 to 3 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
Butter
1/3 cup softened butter
½ tsp garlic powder
1 egg
1 Tablespoon water
Jalapenos to taste
Bacon to taste
Cheese to cover bread (approx. 1 1/2 – 2 cups)

Instructions For Bread:

Place the yeast and sugar in a large bowl and stir in the warm water until everything is dissolved. Add in the salt, then stir in as much flour as you can. You might not need the full amount, or you may need more. You are looking to create a soft, pliable dough that isn’t too sticky.

Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough back in the bowl and cover with kitchen towel. Allow to rise for about an hour.

Plop the risen dough back out on counter top and divide in half. Roll each half into a rectangular shape about 10” by 8”. Roll up the rectangle starting with a long side. Pinch the ends of the loaf to seal and shape in a “log”.

Grease a pizza stone or baking sheet and place the loaves on it to rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and prepare an egg wash by beating one egg with one tablespoon of water.

Right before you pop the loaves into the oven, brush the tops wit the egg wash and make 4 diagonal slashes across the top using a serrated knife.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.

Instructions for Cheese Bread:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Cut loaves in half the long way. Spread garlic butter on loaves. Add diced jalapeno and chopped cooked bacon. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve.