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No Knead Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes (including first rise)
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This No Knead Bread recipe offers a simple, fuss-free way to bake a deliciously crusty loaf with minimal effort. Perfect for beginners, it requires just a few ingredients and no kneading, relying on a long rise time and a Dutch oven to develop a beautifully rustic texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (or instant yeast)

Wet Ingredient

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, coarse sea salt, and active dry yeast. Pour in the warm water and stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
  2. First Rise: Cover the bowl and leave it to rise at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours, or alternatively, refrigerate the dough for up to 15 hours to develop flavor.
  3. Shape the Dough: Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface. Shape it lightly into a ball, sprinkle a little flour on top, then place it on parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow it to rise again for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat Oven and Dutch Oven: While the dough is rising, place an empty Dutch oven or cast iron pot with its lid on in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
  5. Bake Covered: Remove the plastic wrap from the dough ball. Carefully lift the dough along with the parchment paper and place it inside the preheated Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Bake Uncovered: After 30 minutes, remove the lid and continue to bake for another 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  7. Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  8. Storage: Store the bread in an open paper bag at room temperature for up to one week to maintain its crustiness.

Notes

  • Using a Dutch oven or cast iron pot is key to getting a crispy crust similar to artisan bakery bread.
  • The dough is very sticky due to no kneading; avoid adding too much extra flour to keep the bread moist.
  • Rising times can be adjusted depending on your schedule — refrigerating overnight enhances flavor.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture.
  • Store in a paper bag rather than plastic to keep the crust crisp.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://mysimpledish.com/no-knead-bread-recipe/