Here’s a super easy, bakery-style no-knead garlic and herb bread—crispy crust, soft inside, and packed with flavor 🧄🍞
🍞 No-Knead Garlic & Herb Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp instant yeast
- 1¼ cups warm water
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or mixed Italian herbs)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Mix the dough
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, garlic, and herbs
- Add warm water and olive oil
- Stir until a sticky dough forms (no kneading!)
2. Let it rise
- Cover and let sit 8–12 hours (overnight is best)
- Dough should double and look bubbly
3. Shape
- Lightly flour your hands
- Gently shape into a round (don’t overwork it)
4. Second rest
- Let it rest 30–45 minutes while oven heats
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F)
- Place dough in a hot pot or on a tray
- Bake:
- Covered: 30 minutes
- Uncovered: 10–15 minutes (for crispy crust)
✨ Tips for best results
- Use a covered pot (like a Dutch oven) for a crusty bakery finish
- Add butter on top right after baking for extra flavor
- Fresh herbs make it even better
🧄 Serving ideas
- With soup or stew
- As garlic bread with butter
- For sandwiches
💡 Result: Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and full of garlic-herb aroma—without any kneading.
If you want, I can give you a faster 2-hour version or a cheesy garlic variation.