Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread: Best Homemade Comfort Recipe
This Garlic Herb Dutch Oven Bread is the ultimate homemade comfort recipe, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 18 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 18 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as rosemary and thyme)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, instant yeast, and salt.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in the fresh herbs.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
- Once risen, shape the dough and let it rest for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Carefully place the dough in the Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh herbs.
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg