Best Easy No-Knead Bread (Printable)

Craft crusty, airy artisan bread effortlessly with simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time.

# 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 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 bowl tightly and let rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and doubled in size.
04 - Lightly flour work surface, turn dough out, fold over once or twice with floured hands, and shape into a loose ball.
05 - Place dough seam-side down on parchment paper, cover with a towel, and let rest 30 to 60 minutes while preheating oven.
06 - Preheat oven to 450°F and place Dutch oven or heavy lidded pot inside for at least 30 minutes.
07 - Remove hot pot carefully, lift dough with parchment paper and lower into pot, cover with lid, and bake 30 minutes.
08 - Remove lid and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and crusty.
09 - Transfer bread to a wire rack and cool completely prior to slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Minimal effort
  • Simple ingredients
02 -
  • Resting time is crucial for flavor and texture development
  • Use parchment paper to easily transfer dough to the hot pot
03 -
  • Use lukewarm water to activate the yeast without killing it
  • Preheat your Dutch oven to ensure an ideal baking environment
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