No Knead Bread
This no knead bread recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crusty, golden loaf with a soft, chewy interior, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour This is the foundation of your bread.
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor and strengthens gluten.
- 0.5 teaspoon Instant yeast Works quickly without proofing.
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Warm water About 110°F to activate yeast.
Additional Ingredients
- Additional flour for dusting For shaping and dusting the dough.
- Optional add-ins Consider herbs, spices, or cheese.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast. Whisk until evenly distributed.
- Pour in the warm water gradually, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly and let the dough rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
- Lightly flour your work surface and gently scrape the dough out. Fold the dough over itself to form a rough ball.
- Place the shaped dough seam-side down on parchment paper and cover it with a towel. Let it rise for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully remove the Dutch oven, lift the parchment with the dough, and place it into the pot. Cover with the lid.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the pot and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For variations, consider adding herbs, cheese, or spices to customize your bread.