Garlic Rosemary Crusty Loaf 🍞🧄🌿
A beautifully crisp, golden-brown artisan-style bread infused with the warm flavors of garlic and rosemary. This no-knead recipe is easy and perfect for beginners!
Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- 1 ¾ cups (415ml) warm water (about 100-110°F)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or roasted and mashed
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough (No Kneading Required!)
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add garlic, rosemary, and olive oil (if using), then slowly pour in the warm water.
- Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a sticky dough forms. No need to knead!
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours (overnight is best).
2. Preheat & Shape the Dough
- Place a Dutch oven (or any oven-safe pot with a lid) in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, lightly flour a clean surface and gently shape the dough into a ball. (Be careful not to deflate it too much!)
- Let the dough rest on parchment paper for 30 minutes while the oven heats up.
3. Bake the Bread
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and place the dough (with parchment paper) inside.
- Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.
4. Cool & Enjoy
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with butter, olive oil, or your favorite soup!