Roasted Garlic Rosemary Bread Recipe
Fragrant, savory bread bursting with roasted garlic and fresh rosemary. Perfectly crusty on the outside and soft inside, this homemade bread is a delicious companion to any meal or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 ¼ cups warm water 110°F / 43°C
- 4 garlic cloves roasted and minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour, chopped rosemary, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, roasted garlic, and olive oil to dry ingredients; stir to form dough.
- Knead dough on floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down dough and shape into a round loaf.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment; cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Score the top of the loaf and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and adds sweetness.
- Use fresh rosemary for best aroma and taste.
- Great served warm with butter or olive oil dipping.
- Store wrapped in a towel for up to 3 days to maintain crust.