finding time for cooking

for the time-starved or curious culinary adventurer

  • Recipes By Type
    • Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks
    • Bread Recipes
    • Breakfast Goodies
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes & Veggies
    • Sauces, Spices, & Other Basics
    • Snacks
    • Full Recipe Index
  • Drinks: Cocktails & More
    • Best Cocktail Gifts: For the At-Home Bartender or Mixologist
  • Whatcha Need??
    • Foods I’m Obsessed With
    • 30 Minutes or Less…for the Time-Challenged Cook
    • What Bread To Make (Based on Your Time)
    • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Super Healthy
    • Cooking for One
    • Soup
    • Unleavened Bread Recipes
  • About Me & More
    • Get In Touch!
    • How-Tos
    • Kitchen Tools I’m Obsessed With
    • Food and Travel—Two of My Favorite Things
    • Bunion Surgery Recovery Tips
    • Tips for Liver Detox / Gut Health Protocol

Fancypants bread (Artisan Bread with Lemon, Rosemary, & Irish Cheddar)

September 12, 2012

This is one of the “fancy” takes on a basic artisan bread recipe I found on Pinterest (link at the bottom). My mom thought it sounded great when she came to visit, so we gave it a try. And, I can say that while this wasn’t as much my cup of tea, it got RAVE reviews from my co-workers the next day.

I wanted to try this recipe because I’m still trying out different bread recipes, so wanted to see how this turned out. And the flavor combination was really intriguing as well—what’s not to like?!

It also made me realize how badly I need to invest in some good knives. Chopping rosemary shouldn’t be so hard…my mom had to work hard!

I’ve apparently been on a huge lemon kick, between the cheesecake, this, and the lemon/goat cheese pasta I made that weekend (post pending). But it’s just such a great, versatile flavor.

And together it looks like some country’s flag. A country founded on deliciousness.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and yeast.

Next you’ll prepare your add-ins. First, zest a lemon. I wasn’t paying close attention so I zested two…my bread was VERY lemon-y.

Grate the cheese—fresh is always preferable versus the pre-grated store-bought stuff. It bakes with a much better texture and flavor overall. The recipe called for gruyere, which is delicious (but also expensive). I had half a block of sharp Irish cheddar on-hand, so that’s what I used. It was also delicious, but had a much more intense flavor.

Chop up the rosemary really fine.

Add all three ingredients—the lemon zest, rosemary, and shredded cheese—to the dry ingredients.

Add the water and mix just enough to where a shaggy dough forms. It’s not pretty.

Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 12-18 hours. I was around 18 for us. This is the hardest part, scheduling this to where you’ll be around to bake it when it’s done rising.

Here’s what it looked like when it was done rising.

Turn the dough out onto a *heavily* floured surface. Seriously, however much flour you think you need, you probably need like three times that much. It is really wet dough.

Work that flour into the dough and knead just a little (not even really kneading, just working the flour in). Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 450. When it’s ready, place the enamel cast iron pan (including the lid) in the oven. Let it heat for 30 minutes while the dough is sitting. Make sure the pan you have can stand that heat. It doesn’t have to be enamel cast iron, but it needs to be able to take the heat.

Place the dough (carefully, so as not to burn yourself) in the heated pot. I put down parchment paper first, because it’s magical and keeps everything from sticking. Also note, wax paper is NOT the same as parchment paper, and will catch fire.

Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on. Then remove the lid and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Golden, crusty, delicious bread.

Let it cool before serving.

Save for later:  A Tool to Decide What Bread to Make Based On How Long You Have…

It had a nice thick crust on the outside, but was soft and chewy on the inside, great texture overall. The original recipe link below has other ideas for add-ins, like cranberries and nuts, that kind of thing. Definitely let me know if you try any great ones!

Lemon, Rosemary, & Irish Cheddar Bread

  • 3 cups of unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Chopped rosemary (no exact amount)
  • Shredded Irish cheddar or gruyere (probably around a cup or cup and a half)
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt and yeast.  Stir in the zest, rosemary, and cheese. Add water and mix until a shaggy mixture forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 12 – 18 hours.  Overnight works great.
  2. Heat oven to 450 degrees. When the oven has heated, place a cast iron pot with a lid in the oven and heat the pot for 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, pour dough onto a heavily floured surface and shape into a ball, working some flour into it so it’s not so wet. Cover with plastic wrap and let set while the pot is heating.
  3. Remove the hot pot from the oven, line with parchment paper (if you have it), and drop in the dough. Cover and place in the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack.

Original recipe from Simply So Good

1 Comment CATEGORIES // Bread Recipes

« Infinitely better than an Egg McMuffin (Mini Breakfast Frittatas)
*Sigh* Being a Grown-Up… (Vegetable, Black Bean, & Brown Rice Skillet) »

Comments

  1. mydearbakes says

    September 14, 2012 at 7:05 am

    Thanks for sharing! This looks awesome! =)

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

About Me

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I created this blog for people who love cooking & baking but are challenged to find the time and energy to do it. Recipes run the gamut from super healthy to indulgent, but the focus is on using REAL food no matter what.

Follow Along!

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Recent IG Adventures!

A lot of people don't realize how easy & cheap it A lot of people don't realize how easy & cheap it is to make your own kombucha at home...you can have an entire gallon for less than the cost of one bottle at the store! 

I can't even keep a bamboo plant alive, yet have managed to keep the same "scoby" starter healthy & active for well over a decade. 

Here are easy step-by-step instructions for making your own kombucha at home, & the tools you'll need to do so! Tap the link in my IG bio (@findingtimeforcooking) & click on this photo to see the whole post.
#homemadekombucha #kombuchabrewing #healthyguthappylife #scoby
I'm not generally a soup person, though I'm trying I'm not generally a soup person, though I'm trying to be more 🍜 But this Turkish corba (a spiced red lentil soup) has always been one of my exceptions.  It's CRAZY easy to make, full of veggies and the protein from the lentils, and just feels like a warm hug in a bowl!  A great vegetarian dinner idea, perfect on any detox protocol, and just a great cozy recipe for the winter months.

Tap the link in my IG bio & choose this photo to get the recipe!
#corba #redlentils #souprecipe #drcabraldetox
Today, we FANCY. But also lazy. When I first saw a Today, we FANCY. But also lazy. When I first saw a recipe for the "lazy person's kouign amann", I was intrigued...and it definitely lives up to the hype! The texture isn't quite the same as the much more time-consuming and complex authentic French pastry it's hacking, but it's darn close and absolutely delicious. 

To see the recipe, tap the link in my IG bio & click on this photo! --> @findingtimeforcooking 
#kouignamann #frenchpastries #bakingfromscratch #frenchbaking
This spiced chicken shawarma is 👌 *chef’s kis This spiced chicken shawarma is 👌 *chef’s kiss* and will make your house smell amazing! It’s super easy & healthy, and a great meal option on the #drcabraldetox or #fatlossity protocol! Pairs well with hummus, cauliflower rice, salad, & more.

See the full recipe amounts at https://findingtimeforcooking.com/main-dishes/amazing-easy-chicken-shawarma/ (& leave out cornstarch & oil for those protocols). 

#healthyrecipes #chickenshawarma #shawarmalovers #winnerwinnerchickendinner #chickenthighs #chickenthighrecipes #easydinners #easydinnerideas #foodblogfeed #equilibriumnutrition #detoxrecipes #dinnerrecipes
ONION PAKORAS!! And without a deep fryer. This one ONION PAKORAS!! And without a deep fryer. This one has been a long time coming...pakoras have been a major comfort food for me for ages, but this recipe was tricky to get right. But now when a craving strikes, I can have these onion pakoras on the table in about 20 minutes! 

Tap the link in my IG bio & pick this photo to see the (easy) recipe --> @findingtimeforcooking
#pakora #indianfoodlovers #appetizersfordinner #onionpakoda
These fig & walnut biscotti are subtly spiced, wit These fig & walnut biscotti are subtly spiced, with little crackles from the fig seeds and lovely bright orange zest coming through! 

To get the recipe, tap the link in my IG bio & choose this photo! @findingtimeforcooking
#biscotti #easybaking #biscottirecipe #foodblogfeed
Why not start the year with a perfect cold weather Why not start the year with a perfect cold weather sip? The Caribou cocktail is a cozy French-Canadian drink that's a great option for winter or fall. Shout-out to my coworker Branda for introducing me to this super easy, delicious port (or red wine) & rye whiskey cocktail! 

Tap the link in my IG bio & click on this photo to get the (30-second) recipe! --> @findingtimeforcooking 
#cocktailrecipe #WinterCocktails #redwine #ryewhiskey #cocktails #cocktail #portwine #maplesyrupseason #cozycocktails #foodblogfeed #easycocktails #3ingredientcocktails #drinkrecipes #winterdrinks
Cozy creamy curried carrot soup 🥕 (say that fiv Cozy creamy curried carrot soup 🥕 (say that five times fast!). This was the perfect antidote to the nasty winter "bomb cyclone" nonsense we just had...carrots are definitely the star, but the creamy coconut milk, bite of ginger, & warmth from the curry powder elevate it from simple to sublime 😍 

Tap the link in my IG bio & choose this photo to get the recipe for this easy 30-minute meal! --> @findingtimeforcooking
#meatlessmonday #soupseason #soupoftheday #carrotsoup
This fluffy, fragrant turmeric rice is my new stap This fluffy, fragrant turmeric rice is my new staple for any kind of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern meal. It's crazy easy and the texture is the best that I've come across...this rice with a pile of chicken shawarma or spiced ground beef is a comfort food fave! Perfect for this nasty freezing "bomb cyclone" storm we're having. 

Tap the link in my IG bio & choose this pic to get the recipe!
#turmericrice #sidedish #mediterraneanfood #ricerecipes
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Popular Posts

Fresh Corn Galette with Goat Cheese, Zucchini, and Thyme

Easy Homemade Naan Bread

Almond Pavlova With Balsamic Berries & Whipped Cream

Pasta with Creamy Butternut Leek Sauce

Fancypants bread (Artisan Bread with Lemon, Rosemary, & Irish Cheddar)

Recent Posts

  • How To Make Kombucha: Tips & Tools For Easy H…
  • The Lazy Person’s Kouign Amann
  • Super Easy Onion Pakoras (Without a Deep Fryer)…

Categories

  • Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks
  • Bread Recipes
  • Breakfast Goodies
  • Cooking for One
  • Desserts
  • Drinks: Cocktails & More
  • Eating Out
  • Family Secret Recipes
  • Food-Related Miscellany
  • Foods I'm Obsessed With
  • Gluten-Free Recipes
  • Go-To Recipes
  • How-Tos
  • Kitchen Gear
  • Main Dishes
  • Pasta Recipes
  • Recipe Experimentation
  • Sauces, Spices, & Other Basics
  • Side Dishes & Veggies
  • Snacks
  • Soup
  • Super Healthy
  • Travel and Food
  • Uncategorized

Privacy Policy & Disclosures

Copyright & Terms of Use

Copyright 2022 Finding Time For Cooking

5 shares