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Easy No Knead Artisan Bread with Garlic and Parmesan

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Make a crusty, flavorful artisan bread loaf at home with this simple no knead recipe. This bread requires minimal effort and is enhanced with savory garlic and Parmesan cheese for a delicious side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cool water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast together.
  2. Add the cool water to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky. Do not knead.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. This long, slow fermentation develops the flavor.
  4. After the long rise, gently scrape the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough over itself a few times to form a rough ball.
  5. Cover the dough loosely and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. While the dough rests, place a Dutch oven with its lid inside your oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
  7. After the 30-minute rest, carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Gently place the dough ball into the hot pot.
  8. Cover the Dutch oven and return it to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  9. While the bread bakes, prepare the topping: mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian herbs in a small bowl.
  10. After 30 minutes, carefully remove the lid from the Dutch oven. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the loaf.
  11. Continue baking, uncovered, for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius).
  12. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Brush the top crust with the garlic butter mixture immediately after removing it from the pot.

Notes

  • For the best crust, use a heavy cast iron Dutch oven.
  • If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, use garlic powder instead of fresh minced garlic in the butter topping.
  • This homemade bread recipe is excellent served warm alongside soup or pasta dishes.

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