Rustic Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread (Print Version)
Hearty skillet bread with crisp edges, chewy crumb, and aromatic roasted garlic and rosemary.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Dough
01 - 3 cups bread flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
03 - 1 1/4 cups warm water
04 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Aromatics
06 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
→ Topping
09 - 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
# How to Cook:
01 - Whisk together warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add bread flour and salt. Mix to form shaggy dough, then knead by hand or mixer for 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
03 - Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil, rosemary, and minced garlic. Knead briefly to distribute evenly.
04 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise in warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
05 - Oil a 10-inch oven-safe skillet generously. Punch down dough and press gently into skillet, extending to edges. Cover and rise 25–30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
07 - Brush dough surface with remaining olive oil and sprinkle evenly with flaky sea salt.
08 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smell of rosemary and garlic wafting through your kitchen will make everyone wander in asking whats for dinner
- This bread comes together with minimal hands on time but tastes like something from an artisan bakery
- Leftovers (if you have any) make the most incredible breakfast toast the next morning
02 -
- Patience during the rise time is non negotiable, but the dough will tell you when it is ready by not bouncing back when you poke it gently
- A cast iron skillet really does make a difference here, creating that professional looking crust that home bakers usually dream about
03 -
- If your kitchen runs cold, let the dough rise in your oven with just the light on, which creates a perfectly warm environment
- Resist cutting into the bread while it is piping hot, or the steam will escape and leave you with a gummy texture