Soft inside • Golden outside • Garlic-packed flavor
This no-knead garlic bread is so simple yet unbelievably delicious. No mixer, no fancy skills — just a spoon, a bowl, and a little patience while the dough rises. Perfect alongside soups, pasta, or as a snack all on its own.
📋 Recipe Card
Servings: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 1 hour rising)
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
✅ Ingredients
- 500 g (about 4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet dry yeast (7 g / 2¼ tsp)
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 350 ml warm water (1 ½ cups)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
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Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and garlic. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir with a spoon until all ingredients come together into a sticky dough (don’t worry — it’s supposed to be sticky!). -
Let It Rise
Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rest in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. -
Prepare the Pan
Lightly grease a bread pan or baking dish. Gently transfer the dough into the pan — do not knead it. -
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown on top. -
Cool & Serve
Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm with butter, cheese, or dipped in olive oil.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Zero kneading required
✔ Super soft & fluffy with a garlicky kick
✔ Ready in under 2 hours
✔ Perfect side for Italian, soups, or even breakfast toast
🧄 Flavor Variations
- Cheesy Garlic Bread → Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Parmesan on top before baking.
- Herbed Bread → Add 1 tsp dried oregano, thyme, or rosemary into the dough.
- Spicy Kick → Mix in ½ tsp chili flakes with the garlic.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store at room temp, wrapped, for up to 2 days.
- Freeze slices up to 2 months; toast straight from freezer.
- Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness.
📝 Personal Note
Every time I bake this no-knead garlic bread, it vanishes before it even cools — the smell alone brings everyone to the kitchen. It’s truly a keeper, and once you make it, you’ll never want store-bought garlic bread again!
