Rosemary Garlic Sourdough Bread Recipe

Rosemary garlic sourdough loaf with a golden crust, herb-flecked crumb, roasted garlic and fresh rosemary

Rosemary Garlic Sourdough Bread Recipe

This rosemary garlic sourdough is designed for home bakers who want a dependable artisan loaf with clear timing cues and practical guidance. It makes 1 large loaf and takes about 24 hours.

Recipe at a glance

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Yield: 1 large loaf
  • Total time: About 24 hours
  • Hydration: 72%

Ingredients

  • 500g bread flour
  • 360g water
  • 100g active starter
  • 10g fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 4 roasted garlic cloves, cooled and chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough using the Classic Country method, reserving the rosemary and garlic.
  2. During the first fold, gently laminate or scatter the rosemary and roasted garlic over the dough. Fold to enclose.
  3. Continue bulk fermentation and remaining folds, handling gently so the garlic stays distributed.
  4. Shape, cold-proof overnight, and bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 475 F covered for 20 minutes, then at 450 F uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Cool completely before slicing.

Baker’s tip

Roast the garlic until soft and sweet, then cool it completely. Hot or wet add-ins can weaken the dough.

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