Description
This Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread delivers a crusty, golden artisan-style loaf with just four ingredients and zero kneading. With a chewy interior and crisp crust, it’s the perfect companion for soups, sandwiches, or slathered in butter. Ideal for beginners and busy bakers, this no-fuss recipe gives bakery-quality results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 45°C)
- Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried herbs, garlic powder, or seeds for added flavor
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast.
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Pour in warm water and stir with a spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rest at room temperature for 3–4 hours, until bubbly and doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven or heavy pot inside.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a round, and let it rest while the oven finishes preheating.
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Carefully place dough into the hot pot, cover with lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove lid and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until crust is deep golden and crisp.
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Cool for 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For overnight rise: cover dough and refrigerate 8–12 hours for deeper flavor.
- Add rosemary, garlic, cheese, or seeds to customize.
- No Dutch oven? Use a baking sheet and create steam with an inverted pan or tray of water.
- Bread is best sliced with a serrated knife after cooling slightly.
