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Crispy No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread Recipe With Rosemary and Sea Salt

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A rustic, fragrant no-knead bread baked in a Dutch oven with fresh rosemary and sea salt for a crispy crust and soft, airy crumb. Perfect for homemade bread lovers seeking an easy, hands-off recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (about 100°F / 38°C)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Extra sea salt flakes for sprinkling
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and sea salt. Pour in warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined; dough will be sticky and shaggy. Fold in chopped fresh rosemary. Mix for about 5 minutes.
  2. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and nearly doubled in size.
  3. Lightly flour a work surface and hands. Tip the dough onto the surface without punching down. Gently fold it over itself a couple of times to shape into a round loaf. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  4. Place parchment paper in a bowl or tray and transfer the dough onto it, seam side down. Cover loosely and let rise another 1 to 2 hours until puffy.
  5. About 30 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with the Dutch oven and lid inside.
  6. Carefully lift the parchment paper with dough and place it into the hot Dutch oven. Sprinkle the top with sea salt flakes. Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove lid and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes until deep golden and crusty. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.
  8. Transfer bread to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh rosemary for best flavor. Preheat the Dutch oven thoroughly to ensure a crispy crust. Cover dough well during rising to prevent dry crust. If crust browns too quickly, tent with foil. For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour blend and xanthan gum. Optional olive oil brushing adds richness but is not necessary.

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