Description
No Knead Bread is an easy, rustic, artisan-style loaf with a chewy crust and soft, airy interior. Made with minimal ingredients and no kneading required, it’s perfect for beginners or anyone wanting fresh homemade bread with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Cornmeal or additional flour, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- After rising, turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
- Gently shape the dough into a ball without kneading and cover it with a towel. Let it rest for 30–60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a Dutch oven (or heavy oven-safe pot with lid) into the oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the hot pot, seam-side up. Sprinkle with cornmeal or flour if desired.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the pot and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Use bread flour instead of all-purpose for a chewier texture.Add herbs, garlic, or cheese for variations in flavor.Ensure the Dutch oven is preheated well to get a good crust.Let the bread cool fully before slicing to avoid a gummy interior.The dough will be sticky—handle with floured hands or a bench scraper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
