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๐ฟ๐ Rustic No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread
High-Protein โข Cast-Iron or Oven โข Crispy Crust, Soft Center
This artisan-style loaf has a golden crackly crust, fluffy interior, and bold rosemary-garlic flavor โ upgraded with added protein for a more satisfying, nourishing bread.
โฑ Time & Yield
Rest: 2โ8 hours (hands-off)
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 35โ40 minutes
Makes: 1 medium round loaf (10 slices)
๐ Ingredients
- 1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
- ยฝ cup vital wheat gluten (adds protein & chew)
- 1 scoop (about 20 g) unflavored or plain protein powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar or honey (feeds yeast, optional)
- 1ยฝ tsp instant yeast
- 1ยฝ cups warm water (110ยฐF / 43ยฐC)
- 1ยฝ tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1ยฝ tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
Optional topping: flaky salt, garlic butter, parmesan
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Mix dough:
In a large bowl, stir all dry ingredients. Add water, olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Mix until sticky dough forms.
2๏ธโฃ Rest:
Cover and let sit at room temperature 2โ8 hours (the longer, the better flavor).
3๏ธโฃ Preheat:
Heat oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC). Place cast-iron pot or skillet inside to heat.
4๏ธโฃ Shape:
Turn dough onto floured surface. Fold a few times into a rough ball.
5๏ธโฃ Bake:
Carefully place dough into hot pot/skillet. Cover and bake 25 minutes, uncover and bake 10โ15 minutes until deeply golden.
6๏ธโฃ Cool:
Rest at least 20 minutes before slicing.
๐ฅ Nutrition (per slice โ approx, 10 slices)
- Calories: ~135
- Protein: ~9โ11 g
- Carbs: ~18 g
- Fat: ~2 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
โ High-protein bread
โ No kneading
โ Crispy artisan crust
โ Freezer-friendly
โ Meal-prep friendly
๐ก Pro Tips
โข For extra chew: replace ยผ cup water with Greek yogurt
โข For cheesy loaf: fold in ยฝ cup parmesan
โข For low-carb version: I can write a keto rosemary garlic bread
โข Stores 3 days room temp | freezes 2 months
โข Amazing for sandwiches, soup, or toast




