Rosemary Garlic Bread

Learn how to make this super easy rosemary garlic bread! It requires no kneading and needs only a 3-hour rise until ready to bake. It has the most delicious flavor from fresh rosemary and garlic and the crispiest crust from using a Dutch oven as a baking vessel!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword rosemary garlic bread

Freezer Friendly Yes

Prep Time 3 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling time 10

Total Time 4 10

Servings full slices

Calories 172kcal

Ingredients

3 1/4 cup (430 grams) bread flour, can also use all-purpose
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) room temperature water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 Tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
1 heaping Tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced
2 heaping Tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients, then water. In a large bowl, mix together everything except the water and honey. Once the dry ingredients are mixed, add the water and honey. Use a rubber spatula to stir until everything comes together.
Proof the dough: Cover with plastic wrap or dish towel, and set in a warm place to rise for 3 hours.
After it rises: Once the dough has doubled in size, gently transfer it to a well-floured surface. Gently use a scraper and well-floured hands to form the dough into a round loaf shape, then carefully transfer it to a sheet of parchment paper. Note: in this step, it's important to be as gentle as possible with the dough to ensure no air is knocked out of it. This will help with proper oven spring and structure.
Bake: Carefully lift the edges of the parchment and transfer the dough into a cast iron pot. Cover and bake at 450F for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 minutes - or until the crust is golden and the bread sounds hollow when you tap on it. Let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store them in a ziplock bag to keep the bread moist. It stays fresh for 3-4 days. If it gets a little dry, you can toast it or spritz it with a little water, wrap it in foil, and heat it in the oven at 350F.

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