I've been given the affectionate nickname of "Bread Head" by my boyfriend, Chris, because at any meal where there's fresh baked bread I happily eat seconds, thirds, and fourths of JUST BREAD. As a kid I would even barter with classmates at school lunch to get extra dinner rolls. So after having a lifetime love of bread, I've realized just how easy (and how much tastier) it is to make your own freshly baked bread right at home. This no-knead crusty herb bread has fresh rosemary and thyme baked right in it. When you cut through that perfect crunchy crust you're hit with the aroma of fresh bread and herbs that you just can't get with some store-bought breads. The rest of the ingredients (flour, water, yeast, and salt) are probably already in your pantry, so you can mix this together in the morning, leave it all day, and then pop it in the oven to serve with that night's dinner. And you don't have to have a cast iron dutch oven, which a lot of other bread recipes call for. A cast iron skillet or cake pan will work just fine! ... read more
