Here’s an easy, flavorful No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread recipe — crispy crust, soft center, and unbelievable aroma! This is a perfect beginner-friendly artisan loaf.

⭐ No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread

Prep time: 10 minutes
Rest time: 12–18 hours
Bake time: 40–45 minutes
Total: Mostly hands-off!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (or roasted garlic for a sweeter flavor)
• 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
• Optional add-ins:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (makes a softer crumb)
  • Extra rosemary + flaky salt for topping

Instructions:

1. Mix the Dough (No Kneading!)

• In a large bowl, combine:
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Yeast
  • Rosemary
  • Garlic
• Add warm water and stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  (It will be sticky — that’s perfect!)

2. Let It Rise (Long Fermentation)

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel.
• Let rest 12–18 hours at room temperature.
  • The dough should double in size and be bubbly on top.

3. Shape (Lightly) and Second Rest

• Dust your counter with flour.
• Turn the dough out and gently shape it into a ball (don’t knead).
• Place onto parchment paper and let it rest 30–45 minutes.

4. Preheat Oven + Dutch Oven

• Place a Dutch oven (with lid) in your oven.
• Preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.

5. Bake

• Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven.
• Lift the dough using the parchment paper and place inside.
• Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes.
• Remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until the top is deep golden and crusty.

6. Cool

• Remove from pot and cool on a rack at least 30 minutes before slicing (important for texture!).

⭐ Tips for Best Results:

• Want stronger garlic flavor? Use roasted garlic cloves mashed into the dough, or add garlic powder (½–1 tsp).
• Crispier crust: Leave the loaf in the oven for 10 minutes with the door cracked after baking.
• No Dutch oven? Bake on a sheet pan with a metal pan of hot water on the bottom rack for steam.
• Add olive oil for a slightly softer, more focaccia-like loaf.

If you’d like, I can also give you:
🍞 A cheddar rosemary version
🍞 A whole-wheat version
🍞 A quick (2-hour) no-knead version

Just tell me!