Roasted Garlic & Rosemary No-Knead Bread has gorgeous, golden brown crusty exterior and a soft, airy texture inside and is loaded with flavor from buttery, roasted garlic and fresh rosemary! It’s such an easy rustic bread recipe that you will wonder why you haven’t tried making no knead artisan bread before!
A crusty artisan-style loaf with a soft chewy center, rich garlic flavor, and fragrant herbs — all without kneading. Perfect for soups, sandwiches, or serving warm with butter
Ingredients
3 cups bread flour
• 1 cup active sourdough starter
• 1¼ cups warm water
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
1. Mix the dough
In a large bowl, combine sourdough starter, warm water, olive oil, and garlic. Add flour, salt, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
2. First rise
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let rest at room temperature for 8–12 hours, or overnight, until doubled and bubbly.
3. Shape the loaf
Lightly flour a surface and gently shape the dough into a round loaf. Avoid overworking it.
4. Second rise
Place dough on parchment paper, cover lightly, and let rise another 30–60 minutes while the oven preheats.
5. Preheat the Dutch oven
Place a Dutch oven with lid into the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
6. Bake
Carefully transfer dough into the hot Dutch oven using the parchment paper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
7. Cool before slicing
Let the bread cool at least 30 minutes before cutting for the best texture.
Optional Add-Ins
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• Roasted garlic instead of fresh
• Cracked black pepper
• Jalapeños for heat
Serving Ideas
• Serve with whipped butter
• Dip in olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Use for grilled cheese or sandwiches
• Pair with soups and pasta dishes
Golden crust, airy texture, and rich herb-garlic flavor — this easy sourdough loaf tastes straight from a bakery.
