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Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread Recipe

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This Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread is a rustic, flavorful loaf made with simple ingredients and infused with fresh garlic and herbs. The dough is left to rise slowly overnight, then baked in a preheated Dutch oven to create a beautifully crusty exterior and a soft, aromatic interior. Perfect for any meal or as an accompaniment to soups and salads, this homemade bread recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as rosemary and thyme), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast thoroughly.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the warm water, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs with the dry mixture until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Rest the Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and leave the dough to rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, allowing it to ferment and develop flavor.
  4. Preheat Oven and Dutch Oven: After the resting period, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place an empty Dutch oven inside to heat up thoroughly.
  5. Prepare the Dutch Oven: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and add a tablespoon of olive oil to its bottom to prevent sticking.
  6. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it gently into a round loaf ball without overworking it.
  7. Bake with Lid On: Place the shaped dough into the preheated Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes to trap steam and develop a crust.
  8. Bake with Lid Off: Remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crusty.
  9. Cool the Bread: Transfer the baked bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing to ensure the crumb sets properly.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme.
  • Ensure water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Resting the dough overnight enhances flavor and texture.
  • Be cautious when handling the hot Dutch oven; use oven mitts.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely to avoid gummy texture inside.

Keywords: garlic bread, herb bread, Dutch oven bread, homemade bread, rustic bread, no-knead bread, artisan bread

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