Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, salt, sugar, yeast) in a bowl.
- Create a well, then add warm water and olive oil; mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Mix minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme in a bowl.
- Punch down the risen dough, flatten it, sprinkle with the garlic-herb mixture, fold, and shape into a loaf.
- Let the shaped dough rise for 30 minutes on parchment paper while preheating the oven to 450°F.
- Bake the bread covered in a Dutch oven for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is fresh for best results.
- Let the bread cool before slicing for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian