Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread

Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is a soft, fluffy homemade bread baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet. This Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is infused with olive oil, fragrant rosemary, and savory garlic, making it perfect for dipping, sharing, and serving with almost any meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No complicated shaping or special equipment
• Soft interior with a beautifully crisp crust
• Made in one skillet for easy baking
• Incredible garlic and rosemary aroma
• Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike

Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread

Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is soft and fluffy with a golden crust.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course bread

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet rapid-rise instant yeast
• 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt divided
• 3/8 cup olive oil divided
• 1 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped (about 1 tablespoon) or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
• Warm 1/4 cup olive oil and water to 125–130°F. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
• Knead using a stand mixer with a dough hook for 2 minutes on low speed, or knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes. Add up to 1/4 cup additional flour if dough is sticky.
• Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Punch down gently.
• Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Shape dough into a ball and place in the center of the skillet.
• Cut a shallow criss-cross pattern on top of the dough.
• Brush remaining olive oil over the dough. Mix garlic, rosemary, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then sprinkle evenly on top.
• Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until slightly puffy.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and cool slightly on a wire rack.

Notes

This Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is best served warm with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or softened butter. Leftovers make excellent sandwich bread or toast.

 

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour, plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet rapid-rise instant yeast
• 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, divided
• 3/8 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped (about 1 tablespoon) or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Warm 1/4 cup olive oil and water to 125–130°F. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead using a stand mixer with a dough hook for 2 minutes on low speed, or knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes. Add up to 1/4 cup additional flour if dough is sticky.
4. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Punch down gently.
5. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Shape dough into a ball and place in the center of the skillet.
6. Cut a shallow criss-cross pattern on top of the dough.
7. Brush remaining olive oil over the dough. Mix garlic, rosemary, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then sprinkle evenly on top.
8. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until slightly puffy.
9. Preheat oven to 400°F.
10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and cool slightly on a wire r

Tips & Tricks

• Use bread flour for a slightly chewier texture
• Fresh rosemary delivers the best flavor, but dried works well
• If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil
• Serve warm for the best texture and flavor

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Rise Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Yield: 1 round loaf
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dietary Notes: Vegetarian, halal-friendly

Notes

This Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is best served warm with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or softened butter. Leftovers make excellent sandwich bread or toast.

Nutrition (Approximate per slice)

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fat: 9g

FAQ

Can I make this bread without a cast iron skillet?
Yes, use an oven-safe baking dish of similar size.

Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant?
Yes, but proof it in warm water first before mixing.

Can I add cheese to this bread?
Absolutely. Shredded mozzarella or Parmesan works well.

Why didn’t my dough rise much?
Check yeast freshness and ensure liquids weren’t too hot.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate overnight after the first rise.

Storage

Store Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to refresh the crust.

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Conclusion

This Easy Garlic Rosemary Skillet Bread is simple, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. With minimal effort and maximum aroma, it’s the kind of homemade bread you’ll want to bake again and again.