Description
Experience the joy of homemade Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread with a crispy crust and soft interior. This easy no-knead recipe is perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (between 105°F and 115°F)
- 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4–6 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 2–3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Optionally, add a pinch of sugar and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- To the foamy yeast mixture, add the all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil, minced fresh garlic, and your chosen fresh herbs. Mix until a shaggy, somewhat sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 8-18 hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
- About 30-45 minutes before baking, place your Dutch oven (with its lid) into your cold oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C).
- Lightly flour a clean work surface and gently scrape the risen dough onto it. Fold the edges of the dough towards the center a few times to form a rough ball.
- Optionally, place the shaped dough onto parchment paper and let it rest for another 15-20 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Using the parchment paper, lower the dough into the Dutch oven and score the top with a sharp knife.
- Place the lid back on the Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the lid and reduce the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 1-2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Don't rush the rise for the best flavor and texture. A wet dough is essential for a beautiful crumb and crust. Handle the dough gently to preserve air bubbles.