Italian Herb No-Knead Sandwich Bread
- Cook Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing the top)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Use a whisk to stir everything together until the herbs and yeast are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Pour the warm water and olive oil into the dry mixture. Using a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula, stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms and no dry pockets of flour remain. Do not worry about the dough looking rough; that is exactly how it should look at this stage.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Place it in a warm, draft-free spot and let it rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size and looks bubbly on top.
- Gently grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Using a spatula, deflate the dough slightly and transfer it into the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the top so it reaches the corners of the pan.
- Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise a second time for about 30 to 45 minutes. During this time, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). The dough should rise until it is about an inch above the rim of the pan.
- Place the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The crust should be a deep golden brown and the loaf should sound hollow when tapped. For a soft crust, brush the top with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. It is important to let the bread cool completely before slicing to ensure the interior structure sets properly.