Description
Garlic rosemary artisan skillet bread weaves Mediterranean charm into rustic comfort, blending aromatic herbs with golden, crispy crust. Crusty outside and pillowy inside, this hearty bread promises a delightful sensory experience you’ll savor with each warm slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (710 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) room-temperature water
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning:
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
Preparation Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cornmeal
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate flour, finely minced garlic, freshly chopped rosemary, salt, ground black pepper, and active dry yeast, creating a robust dry blend.
- Introduce lukewarm water (105-115°F/40-46°C) to the dry ingredients, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until a shaggy, cohesive wet dough materializes, ensuring all components are thoroughly integrated.
- Encase the mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap, allowing the dough to undergo a prolonged fermentation at ambient room temperature for 18-24 hours, during which complex flavor profiles will develop and distinctive bubbles will emerge across the dough’s surface.
- Prepare a 10-inch (25.4 centimeters) cast iron skillet by generously coating with olive oil or vegetable spray, then dust thoroughly with cornmeal to prevent adhesion and create a crisp exterior.
- Gently transfer the fermented, bubble-laden dough onto a generously floured work surface, carefully shaping into a rustic round without deflating the delicate air pockets that contribute to the bread’s characteristic texture.
- Nestle the shaped dough into the prepared skillet, draping a clean kitchen towel over the surface, and allow a second rise at room temperature for approximately 2 hours until the volume noticeably expands.
- Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 450°F (232°C), ensuring consistent high temperature for optimal crust development.
- Place the skillet with risen dough directly into the preheated oven, baking for 30-40 minutes until the exterior transforms into a deep golden-brown and produces a hollow percussive sound when gently tapped.
Notes
- Slow fermentation develops deep, complex flavors and creates an extraordinary artisan texture with minimal hands-on time.
- Letting the dough rest 18-24 hours allows wild yeasts and bacteria to develop, resulting in a tangy, sophisticated bread profile.
- Cast iron skillet provides even heat distribution and creates a perfectly crispy, golden-brown crust that’s restaurant-quality.
- Handle the dough gently during shaping to preserve delicate air bubbles, which contribute to the bread’s light, airy interior.
- High-temperature baking transforms the exterior into a crackling, rustic crust while maintaining a soft, tender crumb inside.
- Fresh herbs and minced garlic infuse the bread with aromatic, savory undertones that elevate this simple recipe from basic to gourmet.
- Prep Time: 20 minute
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 156 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 0.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.5 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg