If you’ve ever dreamed of pulling a warm, golden, crackly loaf of bread out of your own oven — the kind that looks like it came straight from a European bakery — this rustic no-knead  rosemary garlic bread will make that dream come true.

You don’t need fancy tools, a mixer, or even kneading skills. Just a few pantry staples, a Dutch oven (or heavy pot), and a little patience while time does all the magic.

This recipe produces a beautifully crusty loaf with a chewy, airy interior, infused with the fragrant aroma of fresh rosemary and roasted garlic. It’s the kind of bread that makes your whole kitchen smell irresistible.

Whether you’re serving it alongside a hearty soup, pasta, stew, or simply dipping slices into  olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this bread is pure comfort food made simple.

Here’s a delicious, easy Rosemary Garlic Bread recipe — plus a gluten-free option since you often enjoy GF recipes!

Rosemary Garlic Bread (Classic)

Crispy crust, soft inside, perfect with soups or pasta.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
• Optional: extra rosemary + coarse salt for topping

Instructions

1. Activate yeast
   Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough
   Add flour, salt, olive oil, rosemary, and garlic. Mix, then knead 6–8 minutes until smooth.
3. First rise
   Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Shape the loaf
   Form into a round or oval loaf. Place on a lined baking tray.
   (Brush with olive oil and sprinkle rosemary + coarse salt if you want.)
5. Second rise
   Let rise 20–30 minutes.
6. Bake
   Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
   Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and the bottom sounds hollow.
7. Cool
   Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Gluten-Free Rosemary Garlic Bread (Easy & Soft)

(Perfect for you if you want it GF!)

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 eggs (room temp)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Add warm water, eggs, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
3. Beat the dough (GF dough is more like batter) for 2–3 minutes.
4. Transfer to a greased loaf pan.
5. Let rise 25–30 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes.
7. Cool fully before slicing.