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Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread
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Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread

This Ridiculously Easy Rosemary Bread definitely earns its ridiculously easy name but, even better... it's ridiculously delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: French, American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread flour plus extra for shaping
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast traditional
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary fresh finely chopped
  • 2 cups water room temperature, tap
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt for topping, flaky
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary for topping, finely chopped fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-large bowl, whisk together the bread flour, salt, yeast and rosemary. Make a well in the center and add the water. Mix with a sturdy rubber spatula until all flour is incorporated. Don’t worry, the dough will be wet and sticky, that’s how it should be.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave to rise at room temperature overnight or for up to 12 hours.
  3. The following morning (or after 8-12 hours), the dough will have risen, but it may still look shaggy and its surface will be covered with bubbles. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  4. Spread a generous ¼ cup of flour on a work surface. Dump the dough out onto the floured surface and turn it several times to coat with flour. I like to use a bench or baker's scraper for this. Knead the dough for one minute, adding more flour to the work surface as needed.
  5. Divide the dough into 2 or 3 fairly equal portions, turning each piece in the flour to coat. (The bench scraper is also great for cutting the dough).
  6. Shape each piece into a ball, pulling edges under and pinching together to make a smooth rounded top. Place loaves on prepared pan, smooth side up. If the dough is sticky as you’re shaping, just roll the piece in more of the flour.
  7. Brush each loaf all over with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with finely chopped rosemary and sea salt.
  8. Allow bread to rise for about 20 minutes while the oven is preheating. Don't worry if the dough flattens a little while it's resting. It will puff up nicely in the oven.
  9. Transfer pan to the oven. Bake 23-28 minutes or until nicely golden. Transfer bread to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. If making in advance, remove from oven when pale golden brown (about 3-4 minutes less). Cool completely, then freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer each loaf to a large ziplock bag and store in the freezer.
  11. To serve, allow bread to thaw, then heat for 8-10 minutes at 325˚F or until nicely golden brown.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in most for more detailed instructions.
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  • Recipe adapted from these Unbelievably Easy Artisan Rolls which was adapted from Alexandra Cooks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 472mg (20%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 472mg 20%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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