Description
A rustic no-knead bread infused with sweet-tart cranberries and fragrant herbs, finished with a rich garlic butter glaze for a flavorful homemade loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage), chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, yeast, cranberries, and herbs in a bowl.
- Add warm water and mix into a sticky dough.
- Cover and let rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Turn dough onto floured surface and shape into a ball.
- Let rest for 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven with a Dutch oven inside to 230°C.
- Transfer dough into hot pot and cover.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 10–15 minutes uncovered.
- Prepare garlic butter by melting butter and mixing with garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Brush bread with garlic butter and cool before slicing.
Notes
- Dough should be sticky for best texture.
- Long resting improves flavor and structure.
- Use different herbs or dried fruits for variation.
- Let bread cool before slicing.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
