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Basil and Garlic No Knead Bread

This easy Basil and Garlic No Knead Bread has a crispy exterior and soft interior! It’s so simple and only takes a couple minutes to put together. No mixer needed.

Prep Time
15 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour (360 grams)
  • 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups water lukewarm
  • 3-5 tbsp extra flour or cornmeal to keep dough from sticking to the counter

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, active dry yeast, salt, dried basil, and garlic powder. Give it a stir before adding in the lukewarm warm.
  2. Using a large wooden spoon (or a spatula), stir to combine, until everything has been incorporated.
  3. Cover the same bowl with plastic wrap, and let the dough rest in a warm spot in your kitchen for 12 to 20 hours, until the surface is dotted with bubbles and have doubled in size.
  4. Lightly flour your kitchen counter, gently remove the dough from the bowl onto the counter, and gently fold the dough into a round ball. I fold the dough from the sides and gently tuck the bottoms in with my fingertips.
  5. On a flour sack towel (or parchment paper), sprinkle on cornmeal or flour then transfer the dough on to it, sprinkle more cornmeal/flour on top, and cover with a towel. Let rise for another 2 hours.
  6. 30 minutes before the second proof is done, heat the oven to 450F with your Dutch oven inside it.
  7. When the proofing is done, carefully transfer the dough into the (HOT) Dutch oven, score the top of the bread lightly with a knife, bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, and then bake for 10-15 minutes with the lid off or until it has reached the golden shade of bread you desire.
  8. Once done, let the bread rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Jim Lahey

Nutrition Information

Serving 5servings Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 704mg (29%) Potassium 114mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 5servings
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 704mg 29%
Potassium 114mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.