Description
Crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside—this Rustic Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is a quick and easy recipe that delivers artisan bakery vibes right from your kitchen. Perfect for cozy dinners, holiday meals, or as an everyday side, this savory bread is infused with garlic, fresh rosemary, and topped with flaky sea salt and parmesan for that wow factor. Whether you’re looking for a quick bread for dinner, a rustic appetizer, or delicious breakfast ideas, this loaf has you covered. No kneading required and minimal cleanup—just real, rustic flavor.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
1 ¼ cups warm water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Extra rosemary sprigs for garnish
Coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, and salt. Stir to combine.
2. Add warm water, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary. Stir until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
3. Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled.
4. Grease a cast-iron skillet with olive oil.
5. Gently transfer the dough into the skillet without deflating it.
6. Let the dough rise again for 30–40 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Score the top with a sharp knife. Drizzle more olive oil and sprinkle parmesan, rosemary, and coarse sea salt.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
9. Let it cool in the skillet for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the fridge and bring to room temperature before baking.
Don’t overwork the dough—it’s meant to be sticky. Too much flour will toughen it.
If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, a Dutch oven or heavy ceramic baking dish will also work.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: skillet bread, rosemary garlic bread, easy dinner bread, rustic bread, no-knead bread