No-Knead Rustic Garlic Thermomix Bread: Here’s a rustic garlic bread (no kneading, no eggs, no butter) made easily in a Thermomix. It’s crusty outside, soft inside, and packed with garlic flavor.
Total Time
- Prep (Thermomix mixing): 5 minutes
- First rise: 60–90 minutes
- Second rise: 30–45 minutes
- Baking: 35–40 minutes
- Cooling: 15–20 minutes
👉 Total time: ~2.5 to 3 hours
Ingredients
- 450 g all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant dry yeast
- 350 ml warm water
- 4–5 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano/thyme)
Instructions
1. Chop Garlic
- Add garlic cloves to bowl
- Chop 5 sec / speed 5
- Scrape down sides
2. Mix Dough
- Add warm water, yeast, sugar
- Mix 10 sec / speed 3
- Add flour, salt, olive oil (and herbs if using)
- Mix 20 sec / speed 4
👉 The dough should be sticky — that’s perfect (no kneading needed).
First Rise
- Leave dough in bowl or transfer to lightly oiled bowl
- Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled
Shape & Second Rise
- Lightly flour surface
- Gently shape into a rustic round (don’t knead!)
- Place on baking tray or in a lined pot
- Cover and rest 30–45 minutes
Bake
- Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F)
- Optional: place a tray of water in oven for steam (crustier bread)
- Score top with a knife
- Bake:
- 20 min at 220°C, then
- 15–20 min at 200°C
Finish
- Cool on rack at least 15–20 minutes before slicing
FAQs:
Why is my dough so sticky?
That’s normal for no-knead bread. Sticky dough = softer, airy texture. Avoid adding too much flour.
2. Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, but:
- Replace only 30–50% for best texture
- Add a little more water (whole wheat absorbs more)
3. Can I skip the second rise?
You can, but the bread will be:
- Less airy
- Slightly dense
4. How do I get a crispy crust?
- Bake with steam (tray of water in oven)
- Or use a covered pot for first 20 minutes
5. How to store it?
- Room temp (covered): 1–2 days
- Fridge: not recommended (dries it out)
- Freeze: up to 1 month
6. Can I make it stronger garlic flavor?
Yes:
- Add garlic powder or
- Roast garlic before adding
Nutrition (Approx. per slice, 10 slices)
- Calories: 140–160 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26–30 g
- Protein: 4–5 g
- Fat: 2–3 g
- Fiber: 1–2 g
- Sodium: depends on salt (~200–300 mg)
👉 This is a low-fat, vegan-friendly bread since it contains no eggs or butter.
