FRENCH BREAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND A HINT OF LAVENDER!!!

Steps:

• Add water to the machine following with the rest of the ingredients as listed. Be sure not to have the salt (place salt in a corner)and yeast touch.
• Use the french bread setting press start.
• When the dough cycle has finished remove dough from machine place it on a floured work surface.
• Punch down divide into 2.
• Start with one rolling into 7-8 X 3 inches. Fold one third up lengthwise and one third down then press. Repeat twice more letting the dough rest in between foldings.
• Gentle roll and stretch each piece to 11-13 inch loaf.
• Place loaf on a lightly floured bread pan so it will keep its shape while rising.
• Cover with lightly oiled plastic wrap and rise for 30-45 minutes in a warm place.
• Slash tops with a sharp knife.
• Sprinkle with more herbs and coarse salt.
• For a glaze you can brush the bread before sprinkling with an egg wash!
• Or leave as directed for a rustic look.
• Place into a preheated oven at 450 degrees. In a pan below add a hand full of ice cubes. Bake until golden brown for about 15-20 minutes.
• Transfer to wire rack and cool.