Description
Enjoy baking a soft and flavorful Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread at home with this simple no-knead recipe. Combining fresh garlic, mixed herbs, and plant-based ingredients, this bread delivers a perfect crispy crust and tender crumb, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups warm water with 2 teaspoons active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: Add 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh mixed herbs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent into the yeast mixture. Stir gently until a shaggy dough forms.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1.5 to 2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Shaping the Dough: Lightly flour your hands and a surface. Turn the dough out and fold it into a rounded shape by gently stretching and tucking the edges underneath to retain air bubbles.
- Second Rise: Place the dough seam-side down on parchment paper. Cover loosely and let rise for 30-45 minutes to increase fluffiness.
- Preheat Dutch Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with the Dutch oven inside to heat thoroughly.
- Bake the Bread: Carefully transfer the dough along with the parchment paper into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cooling: Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and set it on a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before slicing to maintain soft texture.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the brightest flavor.
- Do not rush the rising times; fermentation is key to flavor.
- Ensure the Dutch oven is fully preheated to achieve a crisp crust.
- Use parchment paper to transfer dough easily and prevent sticking.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent gumminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Garlic bread, herb bread, Dutch oven bread, no knead bread, plant-based bread, vegan bread
