Description
Experience the enchantment of freshly baked bread with this Ultimate Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread recipe. Infused with rich garlic and fragrant herbs, this crusty loaf is perfect for family dinners or as an accompaniment to your favorite spreads. The soft, fluffy interior and crispy crust make it ideal for soaking up sauces or enjoying with soups and salads. Follow this simple recipe to elevate your baking skills and impress your loved ones with a homemade masterpiece.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F or 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (25g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley), chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt (15g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Stir in olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Punch down the risen dough gently, shape it into a round loaf, place it on parchment paper, cover again, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Transfer the loaf into the preheated Dutch oven with parchment paper. Cover and bake for 30 minutes; remove lid and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg