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No Knead Dutch Oven Garlic Herb Bread

A round loaf of crusty garlic cheese bread, cut in half to show the soft interior crumb.
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Make this incredibly easy, crusty No Knead Dutch Oven Bread flavored with garlic and herbs. It bakes up with a perfect crust and a soft, fluffy interior, requiring almost no effort from you.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cool water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Pour in the cool water and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. Do not knead the dough.
  4. After the long rise, gently scrape the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough over itself a few times to form a rough ball.
  5. Place the dough ball on a piece of parchment paper, cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. About 20 minutes before baking, place a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, with the lid on, into your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  7. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and gently place it inside the hot pot.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and dried Italian herbs. Brush this mixture over the top of the dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place it back into the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the lid and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown.
  11. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a chewier artisan bread texture, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you want a softer crust, remove the bread from the Dutch oven for the last 10 minutes of baking and place it directly on the oven rack.
  • This bread is excellent served warm with soup or as a side dish for pasta meals.

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