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A crusty, flavorful artisan bread made with garlic and rosemary—no kneading required! Perfect for beginners and can be baked in the oven or air fryer.

Rustic No Knead Rosemary Garlic Bread

A crusty, flavorful artisan bread made with garlic and rosemary—no kneading required! Perfect for beginners and can be baked in the oven or air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1½ cups water room temp
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Optional toppings: extra garlic rosemary, Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Cast iron skillet or air fryer
  • Measuring tools
  • cooling rack
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and yeast in a large bowl.
  2. Add water and stir until sticky dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rest 18–24 hours.
  3. Turn dough onto floured surface. Shape into a round.
  4. Place into greased skillet (or lined air fryer basket) sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover with towel and let rise 2 hours.
Oven Method:
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Bake 30–40 minutes until golden. Cool 15 minutes.
Air Fryer Method:
  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Drizzle loaf with olive oil and add toppings.
  3. Air fry 15–20 minutes until golden. Let cool 10–15 minutes.

Notes

Store cooled bread in a bag at room temp for up to 2 days or freeze.
Great with soups, spreads, or as a side for dinner.
Can be made gluten-free using 1:1 flour substitutes.