Ah, no-knead bread—the magic of minimal effort yielding a crusty, artisan-style loaf. 🍞✨ Here’s a reliable recipe:
No-Knead Bread Recipe
Ingredients (1 loaf):
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water
Instructions
- Mix the dough:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a towel.
- First rise:
- Let dough rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours. It should double in size and be bubbly.
- Preheat the oven:
- Place a Dutch oven (or heavy oven-safe pot with lid) in the oven. Preheat to 230°C / 450°F for at least 30 min.
- Shape the dough:
- Lightly flour your hands and a work surface.
- Turn the dough out gently and fold it a few times into a round shape.
- Bake:
- Carefully place the dough into the preheated Dutch oven.
- Cover with lid and bake 30 min.
- Remove lid and bake an additional 15–20 min until golden brown and crusty.
- Cool:
- Let the bread cool at least 30 min before slicing to avoid a gummy interior.
Pro tips:
- Use bread flour for extra chewiness.
- Add-ins: Herbs, garlic, or olives can be folded in after the first rise.
- For a crispier crust, spritz the dough lightly with water before baking.
If you want, I can also give a speedier no-knead version that’s ready in about 4–5 hours instead of overnight. Do you want that version?
