Here’s a beautifully crusty, bakery-style Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread 🌿🧄
Crisp golden crust, airy interior, and incredible flavor — with almost no work.

🌿 Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread

🧁 Makes:

1 artisan round loaf

🛒 Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon instant yeast
1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Extra flour for shaping
Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Mix (5 Minutes Only!)

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast.
Stir in garlic and rosemary.
Add warm water and olive oil.
Mix with a spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.

No kneading required.

Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

Step 2: Let It Rise (12–18 Hours)

Leave at room temperature overnight.
Dough should double in size and look bubbly.

Long rise = better flavor and texture.

Step 3: Shape the Dough

Lightly flour a surface.
Gently turn dough out (it will be sticky).
Fold edges toward center 4–5 times to form a round.
Place seam-side down on parchment paper.
Cover with towel and rest 30–45 minutes.

Step 4: Preheat Dutch Oven

Place a Dutch oven (with lid) in oven.
Preheat to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.

This creates the crispy crust.

Step 5: Bake

Carefully place dough (with parchment) into hot Dutch oven.
Cover and bake 30 minutes.
Remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until deep golden brown.

Internal temperature should be about 200–210°F.

✨ Pro Tips for Extra Crusty Bread

Use a cast-iron Dutch oven.
Don’t skip the long rise.
For stronger garlic flavor, sauté garlic lightly before adding.
For crispy top, brush lightly with olive oil before baking.

❄️ Storage

Room temp (wrapped): 2 days
Freeze slices up to 2 months

🥖 Serving Ideas

With whipped herb butter
Alongside soups and stews
As sandwich bread
Toasted with olive oil dip

If you’d like, I can also give you:

Whole wheat version
Cheesy rosemary version
Sun-dried tomato version
Or a focaccia-style adaptation 🌿