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Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread offers a simple yet flavorful artisan-style loaf that requires minimal hands-on effort. Infused with fresh rosemary and garlic, this bread boasts a crispy golden crust and a soft, airy interior. Perfect for serving warm with butter, soups, or as a sandwich base, this recipe leverages a long fermentation to develop deep flavor without kneading.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or more to taste)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast

Wet and Other Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups water, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and instant yeast. Add the room temperature water and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or your hand until a wet, sticky dough forms, about 30 seconds.
  2. Initial Fermentation: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours. The dough surface should become bubbly and dotted with air bubbles indicating fermentation.
  3. Prepare Skillet: Lightly oil a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or spray with nonstick spray. Sprinkle the bottom with cornmeal to prevent the bread from sticking during baking.
  4. Shape and Second Rise: On a floured surface, gently shape the risen dough into a round loaf. Place it carefully into the prepared skillet. Cover with a clean dishtowel and allow it to rise at room temperature for 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the skillet with the risen dough directly in the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly in the skillet. Slice and serve warm to enjoy the fresh rosemary and garlic flavors.

Notes

  • For a stronger rosemary flavor, increase the amount of fresh rosemary slightly.
  • Ensure the water is at room temperature to allow proper yeast activation.
  • The long fermentation helps develop flavor without kneading—do not skip this step.
  • If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, a heavy oven-safe pan or Dutch oven can be used instead.
  • Let the bread cool a bit before slicing to prevent gummy texture inside.

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