Rustic Herb Bread

Required Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk flour, dry yeast, sea salt, chopped rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder together.

2. 2

   Add warm water and olive oil, stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 12-18 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat a Dutch oven inside the oven at 450 degrees F. Turn the dough onto floured parchment paper, shape into a rustic ball, and slash the top.

4. 4

   Carefully drop the dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes until dark golden.