Best Easy No-Knead Bread (Printable)

Crusty, airy artisan bread using simple ingredients and an effortless technique with long resting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
03 - 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
04 - 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt.
02 - Add lukewarm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbles form and the dough doubles in size.
04 - Lightly flour a work surface, turn the dough onto it, fold it over itself once or twice with floured hands, and shape loosely into a ball.
05 - Place dough seam-side down on parchment paper, cover with a towel, and let rest for 30 to 60 minutes while preheating the oven.
06 - Place a Dutch oven or heavy lidded pot into the oven and preheat to 450°F for at least 30 minutes.
07 - Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven, lift the dough with the parchment paper, and lower both into the pot. Cover with the lid.
08 - Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on to develop steam and crust.
09 - Remove the lid and bake an additional 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
10 - Transfer the bread to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Minimal effort required
  • Uses simple ingredients
02 -
  • For added flavor mix in herbs seeds or roasted garlic before the first rise
  • For a chewier crust spray the dough lightly with water before baking
03 -
  • Use room temperature water for best yeast activation
  • Ensure pot is thoroughly preheated for perfect crust
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