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Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread
Youssef Hb

Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread

A rustic, crusty bread with bold garlic and herb flavor, baked in a preheated Dutch oven for a bakery-style loaf. Perfect for soups, stews, or serving with butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: International fusion (European, American)
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1⅓ cups warm water
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and oregano)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt for sprinkling, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat Dutch oven at 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast in a large bowl until well mixed.
  3. Add warm water and minced garlic. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Shape into a round loaf and place it in the preheated Dutch oven.
  6. Sprinkle with dried herbs and optional coarse sea salt.
  7. Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove lid, reduce oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and bake 15-20 more minutes until golden.
  9. Cool in the Dutch oven on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Bread flour is recommended for a chewier texture.
No need to adjust if making a smaller batch; scale ingredients accordingly.
If time is short, use rapid-rise yeast to reduce rising time.
Brush butter over crust during last 5 minutes of baking for extra richness.
This recipe can also be made with a mix of fresh and dried herbs.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat slices at 350°F for 5 minutes.