Description
This Artisan No-Knead Bread is a crusty, golden loaf with a soft, airy interior—made with just four simple ingredients and zero kneading. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, it’s the ultimate low-effort, high-reward bread recipe that tastes like it came straight from a bakery.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Pour in warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 8 to 18 hours until bubbly and risen.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently shape into a ball. Place on parchment paper and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place the dough (with parchment) into the Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute 1 cup flour with whole wheat for a heartier texture.
- Add herbs, cheese, olives, or nuts to customize the flavor.
- Sprinkle with seeds before baking for a crunchy crust.
- Bread flour can be used for a chewier crumb.
- No Dutch oven? Use any oven-safe pot with a lid or a covered baking dish.
