Description
This rustic garlic and herb sourdough loaf is loaded with flavor perfect with soups, sandwiches, or simply toasted with butter.
Ingredients
500g bread flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Pinch of black pepper
100g active sourdough starter
350–375g water
10g salt
Optional: Olive oil and flaky salt for crust
Instructions
1. Mix flour, garlic powder, herbs, and pepper.
2. Add water and mix until shaggy. Let rest 30 minutes.
3. Add sourdough starter and salt. Mix well.
4. Let rise for 4–5 hours with 3-4 stretch and folds.
5. Shape, place in proofing basket, and refrigerate overnight.
6. Preheat Dutch oven to 475°F. Invert dough into hot pot.
7. Score, brush with olive oil, sprinkle salt/herbs.
8. Bake 20 min covered, then 20–25 min uncovered.
9. Cool on wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Use garlic powder for even flavor and no bitterness.
Thyme or rosemary both work well—use what you have.
Brush with olive oil before baking for golden crust.
- Prep Time: 12 hrs (overnight proof)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Rustic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Garlic and Herb Sourdough Bread, sourdough, garlic bread, artisan loaf