Description
This Rustic No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread is an easy-to-make artisanal loaf that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Infused with fresh rosemary and garlic, this bread develops a crispy crust and a soft, airy interior through a slow fermentation process and baking in a cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or more, to taste)
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water, at room temperature
Additional
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together flour, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, and instant yeast until evenly distributed.
- Add water and mix. Pour in the room temperature water and use a wooden spoon or your hand to combine the mixture into a wet, sticky dough. This should take about 30 seconds.
- First fermentation. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours until the surface is dotted with bubbles, indicating fermentation.
- Prepare skillet. Lightly oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet or coat it with nonstick spray, then sprinkle evenly with cornmeal to prevent sticking and add texture.
- Shape the dough. On a lightly floured surface, gently shape the fermented dough into a round loaf and place it into the prepared skillet.
- Second rise. Cover the dough in the skillet with a clean dishtowel and let it rest at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size and does not spring back when poked.
- Bake the bread. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the skillet with the dough inside the oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crusty.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh rosemary and freshly minced garlic.
- The long fermentation time of 18-24 hours develops rich flavor and a perfect crumb.
- Make sure the water is at room temperature to properly activate the yeast.
- Allow the dough to fully double during the second rise for optimal texture.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps to achieve a crispy crust similar to artisan bread.
- Let the bread cool before slicing to prevent doughy texture inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
