Description
This Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread delivers a crusty, artisan-style loaf with minimal effort—perfect for beginners or busy days when you still crave homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Pour in warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let rise at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a ball, and let rest for about 30 minutes while the pot heats.
- Carefully place dough into the hot pot, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until crust is deep golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for flavor.
- Mix in olives, garlic, or cheese for variety.
- Use part whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
- Sprinkle cornmeal or oats under the dough for texture.
- Use a baking sheet and pan of water if no Dutch oven is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
