Save A wonderfully crusty, airy artisan-style bread made with minimal effort and simple ingredients perfect for beginners and bread enthusiasts alike.
This recipe has become my go-to whenever I want fresh homemade bread without spending hours kneading or prepping.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons (8 g) salt
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) lukewarm water
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, and salt.
- Step 2:
- Add the lukewarm water and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy sticky dough forms.
- Step 3:
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel Let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours until the surface is dotted with bubbles and dough has doubled in size.
- Step 4:
- Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out onto it With floured hands fold the dough over on itself once or twice Shape it loosely into a ball.
- Step 5:
- Place dough seam-side down on a piece of parchment paper Cover with a towel and let rest for 30–60 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Step 6:
- Place a Dutch oven (or heavy lidded pot) in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 7:
- Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven Lift the dough with parchment paper and lower both into the pot Cover with the lid.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 30 minutes (lid on) then remove the lid and bake another 15 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
- Step 9:
- Transfer bread to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
Save Sharing this bread fresh from the oven always brings smiles and warm conversations around our table.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl Wooden spoon or spatula Dutch oven or heavy lidded pot Parchment paper Kitchen towel
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (wheat) Vegan-friendly Always check packaging for cross-contamination if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Calories 135 Total Fat 0.3 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 4 g per slice 1/8 loaf
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This no-knead bread recipe is simple yet rewarding a perfect choice for any day you crave homemade goodness.
Cooking Q&A
- → How does no-knead method work?
The dough is mixed gently and left to rest for 12–18 hours, allowing yeast to ferment and gluten to develop naturally without kneading.
- → What type of flour is best for this bread?
All-purpose flour works well, providing a balanced texture and crumb suitable for artisan-style breads.
- → Why use a Dutch oven for baking?
A Dutch oven traps steam during baking, creating a crisp crust and evenly baked loaf.
- → Can I add flavors to the dough?
Yes, herbs, seeds, or roasted garlic can be mixed in before the resting stage to enhance aroma and taste.
- → How long should the dough rest?
Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours until bubbles form and the dough doubles in size.
- → What is the best way to shape the dough before baking?
Lightly flour your hands and work surface, fold the dough over itself once or twice, then shape loosely into a ball.