Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread
⏱️ Prep Time
10 minutes
⏳ Rest / Rise Time
12–18 hours
🔥 Bake Time
40–45 minutes
🍽️ Servings
1 round loaf
Introduction
Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread is everything homemade bread should be—crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside, and infused with the comforting aroma of garlic and fresh rosemary. This foolproof method requires no kneading at all—just mix, rest, and bake. Perfect for beginners, cozy dinners, soups, or dipping in olive oil.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp salt
½ tsp instant or active dry yeast
1½ cups warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
3–4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1½ tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
(or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
Optional Topping
Extra rosemary
Flaky sea salt
Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
Add garlic and rosemary.
Pour in warm water and olive oil.
Stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
👉 Do not knead.
First Rise (Long & Slow)
Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel.
Let rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours until doubled and bubbly.
Shape the Dough
Lightly flour your hands and work surface.
Turn dough out, gently fold it over itself 2–3 times to form a rough ball.
Let rest 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven & Pot
Place a Dutch oven (with lid) in the oven.
Preheat to 230°C / 450°F for at least 30 minutes.
Bake
Carefully remove hot Dutch oven.
Place dough inside (on parchment if preferred).
Cover with lid and bake:
- 30 minutes covered
- Remove lid, bake 10–15 minutes uncovered until deep golden brown
Cool
Remove bread and cool on a rack for 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Pro Tips
- The longer the rise, the better the flavor
- For extra garlic flavor, roast the garlic first
- No Dutch oven? Use a heavy oven-safe pot with lid
- Store wrapped at room temperature for 2 days
Variations
- Cheesy: Add ½ cup grated parmesan
- Whole Wheat: Replace 1 cup flour with whole wheat flour
- Olive Bread: Add sliced olives
- Herb Mix: Add thyme or oregano
Final Thoughts
This Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread is simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying—perfect for beginners and bread lovers alike. Once you bake it, you’ll never go back to store-bought bread.