Parmesan Garlic Artisan Bread (Print version)

Rustic loaf with golden crust and tender, cheesy, garlicky interior. No-knead overnight method for authentic bakery results at home.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons salt
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
05 - 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Add-ins

07 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
02 - In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy and activated.
03 - Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
04 - Fold in the Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and optional herbs. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
05 - Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 12-18 hours, or overnight, until doubled in size and bubbly on surface.
06 - Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently shape into a round loaf, handling minimally to preserve air pockets and structure.
07 - Place the loaf on parchment paper and let rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside to heat thoroughly.
08 - Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or lame, making a shallow cut about 1/4 inch deep to allow for controlled expansion.
09 - Using oven mitts, carefully transfer the dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes to create steam.
10 - Remove the lid and continue baking for 15 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11 - Transfer the bread to a wire rack and cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing to allow the crumb to set properly.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The no-knead method gives you bakery results without any arm workout
  • That first warm slice with melting Parmesan might ruin all other breads forever
02 -
  • Sticky dough is your friend here, and fighting it by adding more flour will make your bread dense instead of airy
  • That overnight rest isn't optional for convenience it's building flavor and creating that incredible open crumb structure
03 -
  • A razor blade or lame gives cleaner scores than a regular knife, but a sharp serrated knife works in a pinch
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid or even a baking sheet with a metal bowl inverted over the loaf can work
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