No knead bread
The Best no knead bread with minimal effort and maximum flavor. This easy artisan-style loaf bakes beautifully in a dutch oven with a perfectly crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ rising time)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (active)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan / European-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
½ teaspoon active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
1½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and stir until fully combined. The dough will be sticky. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 3–4 hours, or refrigerate up to 15 hours.
Transfer dough to a floured surface and shape into a ball. Lightly dust with flour and place on parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes. Optionally score the dough.
Place a Dutch oven (with lid) into the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
Carefully transfer the dough (with parchment) into the hot pot. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove lid and bake another 15 minutes until golden brown.
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Longer fermentation (overnight in fridge) enhances flavor.
Dough should be sticky—avoid adding too much flour.
Use a preheated Dutch oven for the best crust (steam effect).
Let bread cool fully before cutting to avoid a gummy texture.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/no-knead-bread/
