Rustic No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread

This rustic artisan-style bread is baked to golden perfection in a Dutch oven (or heavy oven-safe pot). With minimal effort, you’ll get a bakery-style loaf that’s crunchy on the outside and tender inside — flavored with garlic and rosemary for a Mediterranean flair.

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🛒 Ingredients (1 Loaf)

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour)

• 1 ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp instant yeast

• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (or roasted for a sweeter flavor)

• 1 ½ tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 tsp dried rosemary)

• Olive oil (for brushing, optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix the Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and instant yeast.

• Stir in minced garlic and chopped rosemary.

• Add warm water and mix with a wooden spoon until you have a sticky dough. (It will look shaggy — that’s perfect!)

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.

2. Shape the Dough

• After the resting time, the dough will be bubbly and sticky.

• Lightly flour a surface and your hands, then gently shape the dough into a ball.

• Place on a piece of parchment paper, cover loosely, and let rest for 30–40 minutes.

3. Preheat the Oven

• While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

• Place a Dutch oven (or heavy pot with a lid) inside to heat for at least 30 minutes.

4. Bake the Bread

• Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven.

• Lift the dough (on its parchment paper) and place it inside the pot.

• Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes.

• Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until golden brown and crusty.

5. Cool & Serve

• Remove bread from pot and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

• Brush lightly with olive oil if desired, and sprinkle extra rosemary on top for a finishing touch.

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🌟 Tips & Variations

• Roasted Garlic Twist → Roast a whole head of garlic, squeeze out the cloves, and mix into the dough for a milder, sweeter garlic flavor.

• Cheesy Upgrade → Add ½ cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella into the dough for extra richness.

• Herb Swap → Try thyme, oregano, or a mix of Italian herbs instead of rosemary.

• No Dutch Oven? → Place dough on a baking sheet, cover with an oven-safe bowl for the first half of baking, then uncover to crisp.

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✅ Serving Ideas

• Slice and serve warm with olive oil + balsamic vinegar for dipping.

• Use as the base for sandwiches or paninis.

• Pair with soups, stews, or pasta dishes for the ultimate comfort meal.