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Flavorful Rustic Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread Recipe

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This Rustic Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is a warm, homemade loaf that combines the robust flavors of garlic and fresh rosemary. It’s an irresistible pull-apart delight perfect for dipping or savoring on its own.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 3½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (plus extra for greasing and brushing)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Water (between 105-115°F / 40-46°C)
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 4–5 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
  • Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the warm water and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water. Give it a gentle stir and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it looks foamy and fragrant.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the all-purpose flour and the salt.
  3. Once your yeast is foamy, add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a dough hook on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand, or 5-7 minutes with a stand mixer on medium-low speed, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
  5. Lightly grease a large clean bowl with a teaspoon of olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. While the dough is on its first rise, generously drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil into a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet. Gently stretch and press the dough to evenly cover the bottom of the skillet, creating a rustic, round shape.
  8. Cover the skillet loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Let the dough rise again in a warm place for another 30-45 minutes, or until it looks puffy and has nearly doubled again.
  9. About 15 minutes before the second rise is complete, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  10. Uncover the skillet and carefully transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the bread is deeply golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  11. Once baked, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the bread cool in the skillet for about 5-10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool slightly further.

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Keywords: Ensure your water temperature is between 105-115°F for optimal yeast activation. Allow your dough ample time to rise for better flavor and texture. A cast iron skillet is ideal for a crisp crust.

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