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Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread

Crusty golden garlic herb Dutch oven bread with fresh rosemary on cooling rack
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Easy no-knead garlic herb Dutch oven bread with crispy crust and soft, fluffy interior. Beginner-friendly recipe ready in 12 hours.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (like rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine the warm water (about 110°F), minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, and olive oil.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. No kneading required.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise at room temperature for 8-12 hours, until the surface is dotted with bubbles and the dough has more than doubled in size.
  5. Place a 5-quart or larger Dutch oven with its lid on inside your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Place a piece of parchment paper inside the pot.
  7. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rough ball. Place the dough ball into the hot Dutch oven on top of the parchment paper.
  8. If desired, sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt.
  9. Put the lid back on the Dutch oven and return it to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  10. Carefully remove the lid from the Dutch oven. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until the crust is a deep golden brown.
  11. Carefully lift the bread out using the parchment paper and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing, at least 1 hour.

Notes

  • The long rise time (8-12 hours) is crucial for developing flavor and structure. Plan to start the night before.
  • Be very careful when handling the preheated Dutch oven. Use high-quality oven mitts to prevent burns.
  • The dough will be very sticky. Wet your hands slightly to make shaping easier without adding too much extra flour.
  • For best flavor, let the dough rise for the full 12 hours. Use a kitchen scale to measure flour for consistent results.
  • Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary and thyme, or parsley and chives.

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