Preparation:
Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm water, garlic, and olive oil, and stir with a spoon. The dough will be quite soft—that’s how it should be.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 10 to 12 hours (preferably overnight).
After this time, dust your work surface with flour, remove the dough from the bowl, and shape it into a loaf. Do not knead; shape it carefully. Place the loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle it with herbs and coarse salt.
Bake in a preheated 420°F (220°C) oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Let it cool on a wire rack to keep the crust crisp.
This bread tastes like it came from the best bakery, but it practically makes itself. Keep this recipe because I guarantee you’ll cook it again and again.
No-knead garlic bread (recipe for one cup)