Parmesan Garlic Artisan Bread (Printable Version)

Rustic loaf with golden crust and tender, cheesy, garlicky interior. Easy overnight method.

# What You 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 (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)

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
02 - In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
03 - Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
04 - Fold in the Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and optional herbs. Stir until evenly incorporated.
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 and bubbly.
06 - Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface. Gently shape into a round loaf, handling lightly to retain airiness.
07 - Place the loaf on a piece of parchment paper. Let rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 450°F, placing a Dutch oven inside to heat.
08 - Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or lame.
09 - Using oven mitts, carefully transfer the dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
10 - Remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes, until golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
11 - Transfer to a wire rack and cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The overnight ferment does all the heavy lifting while you sleep, waking up to a dough that's practically begging to be baked
  • That golden crust gives way to the most impossibly tender interior, studded with salty Parmesan and fragrant garlic in every bite
02 -
  • Sticky dough might feel wrong, but that moisture is exactly what creates those gorgeous irregular holes in the crumb
  • The Dutch oven technique is absolutely essential for that professional-looking crust, so don't skip it or try to bake this on a regular sheet pan
03 -
  • Weigh your ingredients if possible, because flour measurements can vary wildly depending on how you scoop it
  • If your kitchen is particularly cold, find the warmest spot in your house, or even inside your oven with just the light on for that perfect rise environment
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