Easy Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Sourdough Bread

This roasted garlic and rosemary sourdough bread combines a classic homemade loaf with a deeply flavorful savory filling. Roasted garlic, fresh rosemary, olive oil, and a light dusting of garlic powder turn simple sourdough into an aromatic bread that feels extra special.

The video walks you through the process, making this recipe approachable for home bakers who want to experiment with herb and garlic breads without overcomplicating their usual sourdough routine.

How to Make Roasted Garlic Rosemary Sourdough Bread

The base begins with a simple sourdough dough made from bread flour, water, active sourdough starter, salt, and garlic powder. The garlic powder adds flavor throughout the loaf, while the filling creates rich swirls of roasted garlic and rosemary inside the bread.

Roasting the whole garlic heads softens the cloves and gives them a mellow, slightly sweet flavor. Mixed with rosemary, olive oil, and salt, the filling adds moisture and creates a fragrant savory layer without overpowering the natural sourdough taste.

Sourdough Bread Ingredients

• 500 g bread flour
• 325 g water
• 80–100 g active sourdough starter
• 10 g salt
• 5 g garlic powder

Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Filling

• 3 whole heads of garlic
• About 1/4 cup rosemary
• About 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Garlic powder, for dusting

Roasted Garlic Sourdough Bread Video Tutorial

In the video, you’ll see how the dough and savory filling come together to create a beautifully flavored loaf. Follow along to learn how the roasted garlic mixture is incorporated and how the bread is shaped before baking.

This is a helpful visual guide for anyone making garlic rosemary sourdough bread, especially when you want to see the texture and consistency of each stage.

Source: Homesteading with Shelby

Tips for Flavorful Herb and Garlic Bread

Make sure your sourdough starter is active before mixing the dough so the bread can rise properly. The roasted garlic should also be soft enough to spread easily throughout the filling.

Allow the baked loaf to cool before slicing. This helps the crumb finish setting and makes the savory garlic and rosemary layers easier to see.

This roasted garlic and rosemary sourdough is a delicious way to add bold flavor to a homemade loaf. Serve it alongside soup, use it for sandwiches, or enjoy a slice on its own with a little olive oil.

Happy baking!