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Rustic Skillet Garlic Rosemary Bread, whole and sliced, served directly from a cast iron pan on a wooden table.

Golden Crust Skillet Garlic Rosemary Bread: Effortless Aromatic Delight

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Imagine the irresistible aroma filling your kitchen – that’s what you get with this rustic skillet bread. Featuring a beautifully crisp, golden crust giving way to a soft, airy interior, each bite is infused with the robust flavors of fresh garlic and fragrant rosemary. Baked directly in a hot skillet, this bread develops a unique texture that’s perfect for tearing and sharing. It’s surprisingly simple to make, requiring minimal hands-on time, and serves as an impressive side dish or appetizer that will elevate any meal. A true celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1.25 cups (300ml) warm water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and fine sea salt. Gradually add the warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Lightly grease a clean bowl with a little olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  3. While the dough is proofing, prepare the aromatics: in a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Set aside.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or an oven-safe heavy-bottomed pan) into the oven as it preheats to get it very hot.
  5. Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a round disc, about 8-9 inches in diameter, trying not to overwork the dough.
  6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil into the skillet if needed (though the preheating often seasons it well). Carefully transfer the dough disc into the hot skillet. Brush the top of the dough generously with the garlic-rosemary-olive oil mixture, ensuring the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 200-210°F (93-99°C). If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
  8. Remove the skillet from the oven. Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before slicing or tearing. This prevents the bottom from getting soggy.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, add a shallow pan of water to the bottom rack of your oven during baking to create steam. You can experiment with other fresh herbs like thyme or oregano. This bread is best enjoyed warm on the day it’s made, but leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently. Perfect served with soups, stews, pasta dishes, or as an accompaniment to cheese boards.

  • Author: Cook Reel
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired Comfort

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of loaf)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://cookreel.com/rustic-skillet-garlic-rosemary-bread-recipe/

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