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Easy No-Knead Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread

A freshly baked, golden brown loaf of garlic herb bread, rich with parsley, served on a white plate.
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Create a crusty, soft, and flavorful artisan bread at home without any kneading. This recipe uses simple ingredients to make a delicious Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread perfect for any meal.

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
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add the cool water and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not knead.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. The dough will become bubbly and increase in volume.
  4. About 30 minutes before baking, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Italian herbs. Set aside.
  5. Lightly flour a work surface and gently scrape the dough out. Fold the dough over itself a few times to form a rough ball.
  6. Place a large Dutch oven with the lid on inside your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  7. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough and gently place it inside the hot pot.
  8. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the lid. Brush the top of the loaf generously with the garlic herb butter mixture and sprinkle evenly with the Parmesan cheese.
  10. Return the uncovered Dutch oven to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For an even crustier exterior, you can let the dough rest in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after the initial rise.
  • If you do not have a Dutch oven, you can bake this on a baking stone or sheet pan, but the crust will be less uniform.
  • This bread is excellent served warm alongside your favorite pasta dishes or soups.

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