🍞 No-Knead Garlic & Herb Bread
🍽 Makes: 1 rustic loaf
⏱ Time:
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5 min prep
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8–12 hours rest
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45 min bake
🛒 Ingredients:
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3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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½ teaspoon instant yeast
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1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 45°C)
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4 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
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1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs (or mix of rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh herbs for extra flavor
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the dough:
In a large bowl, combine:
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Flour
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Salt
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Yeast
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Herbs
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Garlic
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Olive oil
Stir in warm water until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
No kneading needed — just mix until all flour is moistened.
2. Cover and rest:
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel.
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Let rise at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours (or overnight), until it’s doubled and bubbly.
3. Shape and preheat:
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Lightly flour your hands and a work surface.
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Turn out the dough, shape loosely into a ball (don’t overwork it).
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Let rest for 30–60 minutes while oven preheats.
Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place a Dutch oven (or heavy pot with lid) inside to heat up.
4. Bake:
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Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven.
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Place dough inside (use parchment paper for easier handling).
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Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
5. Cool and serve:
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Let cool on a rack at least 15 minutes before slicing.
✅ Tips:
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Roasted garlic adds a milder, sweeter flavor if you want to avoid raw garlic bite.
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Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or cheese for a gourmet twist.
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Store leftovers loosely wrapped at room temp for 2 days, or freeze slices for later.
Would you like a quick-rise version, or one you can make in a bread machine?
