Description
Elevate your baking skills with this Ultimate Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread, featuring a perfect balance of crusty exterior and soft, flavorful interior. Infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for pairing with soups or pasta, or simply enjoyed warm with butter. Impress your family and friends with this delightful homemade bread that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast (7g)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C) (360ml)
- 1 tablespoon salt (15g)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and active dry yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture along with olive oil.
- Incorporate minced garlic and chopped herbs until combined, then stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth; form into a ball.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Shape the risen dough into a round loaf and place it on parchment paper inside a preheated Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes; remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg