Here is a perfect Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread — crunchy crust, soft chewy center, and HUGE flavor with almost no effort. You only need a bowl, a spoon, and a Dutch oven (or heavy oven-safe pot).
🍞 Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread
Prep: 5 minutes
Rise: 8–12 hours
Bake: 45 minutes
Makes: 1 artisan loaf
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
- 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp olive oil for extra flavor
- Optional: extra rosemary + flaky salt for topping
⭐ Instructions
1. Mix the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and stir with a spoon until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
- Stir in garlic and rosemary.
- Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a towel.
- Let rise 8–12 hours at room temperature (overnight is ideal).
- Dough will be bubbly and doubled in size.
2. Shape the Dough (No Kneading!)
- Sprinkle flour on your counter and your hands.
- Turn dough out and gently shape into a ball—don’t overwork it.
- Place the dough on parchment paper, seam side down.
- Let rest 30 minutes while the oven preheats.
3. Preheat Your Dutch Oven
- Place a Dutch oven (or heavy pot with lid) into the oven.
- Preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
4. Bake
- Carefully place the dough (on the parchment) into the hot pot.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake another 12–15 minutes until deep golden and crispy.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing—this keeps it fluffy inside.
- Sprinkle with extra rosemary or flaky salt if desired.
🌿 Variations
- Roasted Garlic Version: Use a whole head of roasted garlic—dreamy and sweet.
- Rosemary Olive: Add chopped olives for Mediterranean flavor.
- Cheesy Crust: Add Parmesan on top before baking uncovered.
- Everything Seasoning: Coat the top for a bakery-style loaf.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A No-Knead Cheddar Jalapeño Bread
- A Cranberry Walnut Artisan Loaf
- A Fast 2-hour version if you don’t want the overnight rise
Which one would you like next?
