No Knead Bread
Discover the magic of homemade bread with this easy No Knead Bread recipe—perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike! Made with just four simple ingredients—flour, salt, instant yeast, and water—this rustic bread delivers a golden, artisan-style crust and a tender, airy crumb that will rival any bakery loaf. The secret? A long, hands-off fermentation process that develops exceptional flavor and texture without the effort of kneading. Baked to perfection in a preheated Dutch oven, this bread is ideal for everything from hearty sandwiches to buttery toast. Whether you're looking for a foolproof recipe or simply want to impress your family, this no knead bread is a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, homemade bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.5 cups Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms. The dough will be sticky and rough-looking; this is normal.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. The dough should double in size and have a bubbly surface.
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. With floured hands, gently fold the dough onto itself a few times to shape it into a ball. Do not knead!
Place the dough seam-side down onto a sheet of parchment paper. Cover it loosely with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven (with its lid) inside the oven while it preheats for at least 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and use the parchment paper to lower the dough (including the parchment) into the pot. Cover with the lid.
Bake the bread, covered, for 30 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the crust to develop a golden-brown color.
Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and carefully transfer the bread to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3557 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.1 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
