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Rustic Rosemary Olive Artisan Bread

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Rustic Rosemary Olive Artisan Bread is a no-knead, crusty loaf filled with briny olives and fragrant rosemary. It’s baked to golden perfection with a chewy interior and crackly crust, making it a bakery-style bread you can easily make at home.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 8–12 hours (including rise time)
  • Yield: 1 large loaf (8–10 slices)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 tsp active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3/4 cup pitted Kalamata or green olives, chopped
  • Optional: olive oil for brushing
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Stir in warm water until a sticky dough forms—no kneading required.
  3. Fold in chopped rosemary and olives until evenly mixed.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let rise at room temperature for 8–12 hours, or overnight, until doubled in size and bubbly.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently shape into a round or oval loaf. Let rest while oven preheats.
  6. Place a Dutch oven (or heavy lidded pot) inside the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
  7. Carefully place the dough into the hot pot, score the top with a sharp knife, and cover.
  8. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until deep golden brown.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack and cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Swap rosemary with thyme or oregano for a different flavor profile.
  • Add roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, or nuts for extra flavor—keep total mix-ins to 1–1½ cups.
  • Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
  • Mist dough with water before baking for an extra crispy crust.
  • If no Dutch oven, use a baking sheet with an inverted metal bowl or heavy oven-safe pot with lid.

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