No Knead Rosemary Bread
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Rising Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 ½ cups warm water
1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
Mix the flour, sea salt, rosemary, and yeast together in a large bowl. Mix the honey into the warm water and add to the dry ingredients with a spatula until well combined.
Cover the bowl and set it in a warm place for 3 to 4 hours, or until the dough has doubled.
Preheat the oven to 450°F with the Dutch oven inside.
Remove the dough from the bowl and form it into a ball on a generously floured surface. Even though this is a no-knead bread, you may need to turn the dough a couple of times to shape it into a ball.
Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the hot oven and remove the lid- use oven mitts! Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife and place it carefully into the hot Dutch oven, and cover with the lid.
Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Notes:
Instant Yeast: This allows you to add the yeast directly to the flour without proofing it in water first.
Fresh Rosemary: I love the flavor that fresh rosemary brings to this bread, but if you want to substitute it for dry rosemary, use about 1 to 2 tablespoons.
Storing: You can store this Dutch oven bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze it for longer storage.
Variations on Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread:
One of the things I love best about this homemade bread recipe is how versatile it is. Instead of rosemary, you can add just about any fresh herb or spice you want. Favorites are sage, thyme, oregano, basil, dill, or even a combination for an herbal loaf.
You could add up to ½ cups of freshly shredded cheese with the rosemary, like Parmesan or mozzarella. Garlic is delicious, but it can sometimes affect the rise of bread. If you add minced garlic, knead it into the bread as you shape the loaf before baking.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg
Recipe courtesy of 31 Daily.com
