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Overhead view of a rustic homemade rosemary bread recipe loaf with golden crust and rosemary sprigs on a white kitchen counter.

Rosemary Bread Recipe

Easy homemade rosemary bread recipe with crispy crust and soft herb-infused interior. Perfect for soups, dinners, or holiday meals.
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Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl Glass or ceramic recommended
  • 1 Wooden spoon / whisk For mixing dough
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer For checking water temp
  • 1 Kitchen scale Optional, for accuracy
  • 1 Baking sheet / Dutch oven For baking
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • 1 Bench scraper For dough handling
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents soggy bottom

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3 ½ cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 ½ cups Warm water 110°F
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Adds moisture
  • 2 tablespoon Honey Feeds yeast & adds sweetness
  • 2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 3 tablespoon Fresh rosemary Finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)

For Topping

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Brushed on top
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary Extra flavor & garnish
  • Coarse sea salt Adds crunch
  • 3 cloves Garlic Optional (for garlic herb bread)

Instructions

  • Activate yeast.
  • Mix & knead dough.
  • First rise.
  • Shape loaf.
  • Second rise.
  • Preheat oven.
  • Bake bread.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.5mg