Easy No-Knead Dutch Oven Rosemary Crusty Bread Recipe for Perfect Homemade Loaf
A simple, no-knead bread recipe infused with fresh rosemary and baked in a Dutch oven for a perfect crusty loaf with tender crumb. Ideal for cozy dinners and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water
- 1 tsp (3g) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ tsp (8g) salt
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp (3g) active dry yeast, and 1 ½ tsp (8g) salt. Stir to combine evenly.
- Pour in 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary. Add 1 tbsp olive oil if using. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy, sticky dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbles form on the surface.
- Dust hands and work surface with flour. Gently turn the dough onto the floured surface and fold it over itself a few times to shape into a rough ball. Let rest for 30 minutes, covered with a towel.
- Preheat the Dutch oven with its lid inside the oven at 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven, place the dough ball inside (lined with parchment paper if desired), cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the bread is deeply golden and crusty.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
If dough is too sticky, lightly flour hands and surface but keep minimal flour to maintain light crumb. Preheat Dutch oven thoroughly to trap steam and create crust. Can substitute dried rosemary (reduce to 1 tbsp). For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend and add 1 tsp xanthan gum. Variations include adding herbs like thyme or oregano, or folding in shredded cheese before first rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10t
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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