Description
Discover the joy of homemade bread with this No Knead Bread recipe, designed for those who crave fresh, crusty loaves without the hassle. With just four basic ingredients—flour, yeast, salt, and water—you can craft an artisan-quality loaf right in your kitchen. This simple approach allows the dough to rise naturally, giving you time to relax while it develops a rich flavor. Perfect for family dinners or enjoying with your favorite spreads, this versatile bread is a must-try for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Elevate your meals with warm slices of this delightful no knead bread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (approximately 110°F)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast. Gradually stir in the warm water until fully mixed. Expect a sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it rise at room temperature for 3-4 hours or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Once risen, sprinkle flour on a clean surface and shape the sticky dough into a ball using floured hands. Place it on parchment paper and cover it with a towel for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside.
- Transfer the dough (with parchment) into the hot pot, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg