Description
This no-knead garlic herb bread is crusty on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for pairing with soups, pastas, or toasting with butter.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1/2 tsp instant yeast
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried Italian herbs (or fresh rosemary & thyme combo)
Olive oil (optional, for brushing crust)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, garlic, and herbs.
2. Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms. No kneading needed!
3. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest at room temp for 12–18 hours (overnight).
4. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Shape into a round ball using floured hands.
5. Let it rest for 30–60 minutes while your Dutch oven heats up at 450°F.
6. Place dough on parchment paper, score top with sharp knife, and lower into Dutch oven.
7. Cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool on a rack, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
For a golden finish, brush crust with olive oil or butter right after baking.
Use fresh herbs if available—rosemary and thyme work wonderfully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-knead garlic herb bread, easy artisan bread, dutch oven bread