Description
This Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread is packed with flavor, featuring a crisp golden crust and a soft, airy interior. Made with minimal effort and no kneading, it’s perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. The combination of fresh rosemary and garlic infuses every bite with a rich, savory aroma, making it ideal for pairing with soups, stews, or a simple spread of butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, rosemary, garlic, and black pepper. Add warm water and olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- First Rise: Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours, until doubled in size and bubbly.
- Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a surface, turn out the dough, and gently shape it into a round loaf. Avoid over-handling.
- Second Rise: Place on floured parchment paper, cover, and let rest for 30-45 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Preheat Oven & Dutch Oven: Heat oven to 450°F (230°C), placing a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
- Bake the Bread: Carefully transfer the dough (on parchment paper) into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover & Brown: Remove the lid and bake for 10-15 more minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in ¼ cup warm water before adding it to the flour.
- Substitute thyme or oregano if you don’t have rosemary.
- For a milder garlic flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-18 hours
- Category: 1 loaf
- Method: Bread
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Easy no-knead bread, garlic rosemary bread, Dutch oven bread, homemade artisan bread