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No-knead rosemary cranberry bread with olive oil and sea salt on a wooden board.

No-Knead Rosemary Cranberry Bread

A warm, no-knead bread featuring the bright flavors of cranberries and rosemary, baked to perfection with a crackly crust and moist crumb.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 18 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure with an open crumb
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon instant yeast Activates during the rise
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups warm water Should be 95-105°F for optimal rise
  • 0.5 cups fresh cranberries, roughly chopped Adds acidity and color
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped Provides aromatic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Enriches dough; reserve some for drizzling
Toppings
  • Sea salt, for sprinkling Creates a crunchy topping

Method
 

Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast until evenly distributed.
Mix the Dough
  1. Pour the warm water over the dry mix and stir with a spatula until a rough, sticky, shaggy dough forms.
Fold in Add-ins
  1. Gently fold the chopped cranberries and rosemary into the dough.
First Rise
  1. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
Preheat Oven
  1. Place a Dutch oven in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
Prepare the Dutch Oven
  1. Remove the Dutch oven, drizzle olive oil inside, and shape the dough into a ball before placing it seam side down in the pot.
Top and Bake
  1. Drizzle the top with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30-60 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use a scale for measuring flour and ensure the Dutch oven is adequately preheated. Store the bread properly to maintain freshness.