Parmesan Garlic Artisan Bread
Crusty artisan bread with roasted garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. No-knead dough bakes in a Dutch oven for a golden, cheesy loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour 360g
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves roasted garlic roughly chopped
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese 75g, freshly grated, divided
- 1½ cups warm water 355ml, around 110°F (45°C)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- extra Parmesan and flaky salt for topping
Instructions
Whisk dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning by whisking.Add water and oil:
Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour is visible.Fold in garlic and cheese:
Fold in roasted garlic and half of the Parmesan cheese.Cover and let rest:
Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, or 4 to 6 hours in a warm environment.Shape dough into ball:
Turn the bubbly, risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Fold several times and shape into a round ball.Top with cheese and salt:
Place dough on parchment paper. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and flaky salt on top. Let rest for 30 minutes.Preheat Dutch oven:
Put a Dutch oven with its lid inside the oven. Preheat to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.Bake covered:
Carefully lower the dough into the hot Dutch oven using the parchment as a sling. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.Bake uncovered until golden:
Remove the lid and continue baking for 15 to 18 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown.Cool on wire rack:
Transfer bread to a wire rack and cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.