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Rustic Rosemary Garlic Bread

An easy, no-knead artisan bread with a crispy crust and soft, flavorful crumb infused with fresh rosemary and garlic.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 18 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups bread flour plus more for dusting
  • 1.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.75 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 3 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for the bowl
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Add the warm water, chopped rosemary, and minced garlic. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
  3. Drizzle with a little olive oil, turn the dough to coat, cover the bowl, and let rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
  4. Turn the risen dough out onto a heavily floured surface. Fold it over itself a few times and shape into a rough ball.
  5. Place the dough on a parchment-lined sheet, cover, and let rise for 1-2 more hours until puffy.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes before baking.
  7. Carefully transfer the dough (using the parchment) into the hot Dutch oven. Score the top, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  8. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for 15-20 more minutes until deep golden brown.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Notes

The long rise time is mostly hands-off. For best results, do not skip the cooling step before slicing.