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Garlic Rosemary Bread Recipe

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This Garlic Rosemary Bread recipe combines aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary with a simple homemade dough to create a perfectly crusty, flavorful loaf. Baked in a Dutch oven, this bread develops a crunchy golden crust with a soft and tender interior, ideal for serving with butter, olive oil, or as a delicious accompaniment to any meal.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp quick yeast (1 package)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups warm water

Flavorings

  • 2 large rosemary sprigs, stems removed and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, diced

Instructions

  1. First Rise: Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir together. The dough will be sticky and shaggy, which is normal. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 60 minutes in a warm spot, such as a proof setting on an oven, a warmed oven, or near warm air vents.
  2. Shaping the Bread: Dust a piece of parchment paper with flour and transfer the dough onto it. Stretch and fold the dough over itself on all sides until it forms a rough ball shape. Flip the dough so the smooth side is facing up. Cover with a towel and allow it to rise again for about 20 minutes.
  3. Heating the Dutch Oven: Place the Dutch oven (without the lid) inside your regular oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C), allowing the Dutch oven to become thoroughly heated while the bread finishes its second rise.
  4. Baking the Bread: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven using oven mitts and place it on the stove. Using the parchment paper, lift and transfer the dough into the Dutch oven. Score the top of the dough with a slash to allow steam to escape during baking. Cover with the lid and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the bread develops a golden-brown crust to your preference.
  5. Cooling: Remove the bread from the Dutch oven by lifting with the parchment paper and place it on a cooling rack. Let the bread cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the crumb to set properly.

Notes

  • Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast effectively.
  • Dough will be sticky; avoid adding excess flour to keep the bread light and airy.
  • Scoring the bread allows steam to escape and prevents cracking in undesired areas.
  • Cooling the bread before slicing prevents a gummy texture.
  • Experiment with serving options like butter with sea salt, olive oil with balsamic vinegar, or enjoy it fresh and plain.

Keywords: Garlic bread, rosemary bread, homemade bread, Dutch oven bread, easy bread recipe, crusty bread

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