Here’s a simple, foolproof no-knead bread recipe—crispy crust, soft airy inside, and hardly any work 🍞
No-Knead Bread (Makes 1 loaf)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp instant or active dry yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
Instructions
1. Mix
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and mix until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
- No kneading needed—just mix until combined.
2. First Rise
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a towel.
- Let sit at room temperature 12–18 hours (overnight is perfect).
- Dough should be bubbly and doubled in size.
3. Shape
- Lightly flour a surface.
- Turn dough out and gently fold it over itself once or twice.
- Shape loosely into a ball.
- Place on parchment paper and let rest 30–45 minutes.
4. Preheat
- Place a Dutch oven with lid in the oven.
- Preheat to 230°C (450°F) for at least 30 minutes.
5. Bake
- Carefully place dough (with parchment) into hot Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake 10–15 minutes until deeply golden.
6. Cool
- Remove bread and cool on a rack at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Best Results
- 🕰️ Longer rise = better flavor
- 🌾 Bread flour gives extra chew
- 🌿 Add rosemary, garlic, cheese, or olives for flavor
- 💧 Dough should be sticky—don’t add extra flour
No Dutch Oven?
- Bake on a baking stone or tray
- Place a pan of hot water in the oven for steam
If you want, I can also share:
- no-knead overnight sandwich bread
- whole-wheat no-knead bread
- same-day no-knead bread
- no-knead focaccia
Just tell me 😊