Description
While humans have been baking bread for thousands of years, the specific “no-knead” phenomenon that we know today gained massive popularity in the early two thousands. It was popularized by legendary bakers who wanted to make high-quality bread accessible to the average person. They realized that by increasing the water content and drastically slowing down the fermentation, the need for kneading was almost entirely eliminated.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
- 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped) (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, yeast, and rosemary.
- Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms (no kneading needed).
- Cover the bowl and let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- The dough will become bubbly and doubled in size.
- Lightly flour a surface, shape the dough into a ball.
- Let it rest for another 30–45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a covered Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot pot, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
This no-knead rosemary artisan bread is rustic, fragrant, and wonderfully crusty with a soft interior. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for homemade bakery-style bread anytime!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140–180 kcal
Keywords: Easy Rosemary Dutch Oven Bread, Rustic No Knead Herb Loaf, Simple Artisan Rosemary Bread, Homemade Crusty Rosemary Loaf