Ready to start making your own bread? Then this No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread is the perfect, easy, no kneading required bread to start with!
Is there anything more comforting than the smell of fresh baked bread? How about some No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread fresh baked that requires not a single bit of dough kneading? Nope. There isn't.
That's why this recipe is incredibly easy. It's the perfect intro to bread making and so delicious!
Ingredients Needed
First, just some super simple ingredients.
- Flour - All purpose for this recipe is best. Bread flour will work, but it has more gluten-forming protein which makes a thicker crust and wont create the same open holed crumb that the all purpose makes.
- Yeast - You can also use just regular active yeast or instant yeast, because there will be plenty of time for it to activate and proof, so use what you have!
- Garlic - Fresh, of course! You can leave it whole, mince it, or our favorite is thinly sliced.
- Rosemary - Fresh again is best. But you can totally use dried, see recipe notes.
- Salt - A fine salt like table is best because it will incorporate the best within the dough. You could use a fancy salt like a pink Himalayan, too. Just as long as it's a fine ground salt.
- Water - Warm. At least a little bit and definitely not cold. Remember, yeast is alive! It needs a little warmth to activate, but don't burn it! The best is 90 - 105 degrees, if you have an instant read thermometer it'll take all the guess work out. But basically just lukewarm, that's all your need.
So Easy to Make!
Seriously, this is why it is the perfect introduction to bread making recipe. It is SO incredible easy.
Step 1: Mix everything except water in a large bowl.
Step 2: Add water and mix until you have a very sticky, rough dough.
Tip: Don't worry - it's supposed to be very sticky! And don't overmix it, just mix it until everything is combined.
Step 3: Give it a long rise. Cover it with plastic wrap and then let it sit for at least 6 and up to 12 hrs. This is where the magic happens!
Bake in a boule or sandwich loaf
Step 4: Add that dough to either a (greased) loaf pan or a parchment paper-lined Dutch oven to rise again.
Tip: Sprinkle the edges of this wet dough with some flour. This will help you pull it out of the bowl and shape it.
Step 5: Let rise again and add a little more fresh rosemary (if you'd like) on top of your bread and then score it with a bread lame or super sharp knife.
Step 6: Bake! In either a loaf pan or a Dutch oven!
Who doesn't love a good Dutch Oven bread? When you want bread that looks artisan, pull out that Dutch oven!
My favorite thing about this bread is how wonderfully crispy the crust is while the center is perfectly soft a chewy. Then of course the rosemary and garlic flavors? Amazing - and they are not subtle. It is an in-your-face rosemary and garlic bread!
We make this bread All. Of. The. Time. It is our go-to. The hardest part of it? Remembering to prep it! Which makes this bread is absolutely the perfect "gateway" homemade bread!
Other Homemade Breads
- Dan's Como Bread
- Homemade Hawaiian Sandwich Bread
- English Muffins From Scratch
- Copycat Dave's Killer Bread
- No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread
- Easy White Sandwich Bread
- Whole Wheat Honey Oat Bread
- Easy Dinner Rolls From Scratch
- Easy Crusty French Baguette
- Homemade Irish Soda Bread
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
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No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour 384 grams
- 1 1/3 cups warm water 307 grams
- 2 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast 12 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 10 grams
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
- 5-6 garlic cloves whole, sliced, or minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients except water and give a mix.
- Then add water and mix until everything is incorporated - but don't mix too much.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rest/rise for at least 6 hrs and up to 12-14 hrs.
- In the morning, generously grease a loaf pan. Then lightly flour the edges of the bowl and then turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a loaf shape and add to the loaf pan. Or just "pour" into the pan. Add additional fresh rosemary on top, if desired. Cover with towel and let rise for at least another 2 hrs.If using a Dutch oven, lined Dutch oven with parchment paper and then lightly flour the edges of the bowl and then turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a boule or ball shape. Cover and let rise for another 2 hrs.
- Meanwhile, pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
- After 2 hours and loaf has risen again, use a super sharp knife or bread lame and score top of bread with three slashes, or however you'd like.
- Loaf Pan: Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are browned and bread sounds hallow to a tap to the bottom. Dutch Oven: Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove lid and then bake another 15 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 1 hour. Slice and enjoy! If sliced too early, it can cause a gummy center.
oscar
how can you make any bread without flour?
Tracy
Wow, thank you, Oscar! I changed what I used to post the recipe and left that out! Eek, how embarrassing. It's up there now!
kim
Can white whole wheat flour be used for this recipe. I am trying not to use plain white flour anymore .
Tracy
Yes, definitely! Whole wheat flour is denser than white so I'd use less flour, like 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups instead of 3. Let me know how it turns out!
Monique
What size is the loaf tin you used for this recipe?
Kacey B
Can you used chopped garlic?
Tracy
Totally!
Paul
Hi. I was wondering if it would be ok if it rest for about 6 hours on the initial rest and then another 2 hours? I want to make this bread today but have to still get yeast. Thanks
Tracy
Hi Paul, you could try, if it's really warm it may work but it usually needs that full time to proof. If it's doubled in size after 6 hrs you should be good to go!
Candice
Hi, is this bread suitable for freezing? I like to slice the whole bread and freeze it, then take out what I need. Thanks
Tracy
It is! What a great idea!
Joanne
Do you grease your pan before flouring it?
Tracy
Nope, not necessary!
Bble
Are you sure this baking temp is correct? 450 degrees? Bread usually bakes at 350.
Tracy
Thanks for visiting! Yup, this bread bakes at a nice and hot 450 degrees.
Chels
I am making this and it is not enough water to make the flour stick together, are you sure there is no oil needed? Is it supposed to be very crumbly after stirring?
Tracy
Oh! Thank you chels I had a typo! It's 1.5 cups of water!
Carrie
Do you mince the garlic or just put the cloves in?
Tracy
Hi Carrie- thanks for visiting! I just toss the whole cloves in ☺️