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Crispy Dutch Oven Garlic Rosemary Bread

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A simple, easy homemade loaf with a crispy crust and fragrant garlic-rosemary flavor, baked in a Dutch oven for bakery-style results.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for rubbing dough and greasing Dutch oven
  • Optional: coarse sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Add all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough whisk until combined. The dough will be sticky.
  3. Incorporate garlic and rosemary: Mix in minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and olive oil until evenly distributed.
  4. First rise: Cover the bowl loosely with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
  5. Shape the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and gently turn the dough out. Shape into a tight ball, folding edges underneath to create surface tension.
  6. Second rise: Place dough seam-side down on parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rest for 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with Dutch oven inside.
  7. Score and bake: Remove hot Dutch oven from oven. Lift dough by parchment paper and place inside. Score a shallow ‘X’ on top. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle coarse sea salt if desired.
  8. Bake covered: Put lid on and bake for 30 minutes to trap steam and crisp crust.
  9. Finish uncovered: Remove lid and bake another 10-15 minutes until crust is deep golden and crackly.
  10. Cool before slicing: Let bread cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Preheat the Dutch oven to trap steam for a crispy crust. Do not add extra flour to sticky dough. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture. Use fresh yeast for best rise. Optional coarse sea salt on top adds crunch and flavor.

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