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No Knead Bread

A rustic artisan-style loaf with a crisp golden crust and chewy interior, made with only four pantry staples. This easy no-knead bread develops incredible flavor through a long rise with minimal hands-on effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rise Time 13 hours
Total Time 13 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baked Goods, Beginner Friendly, Bread, Comfort Food, Homemade Staples
Cuisine: Artisan
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water about 110°F

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Stir in warm water until a shaggy dough forms and all flour is incorporated.
  2. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and doubled in size.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a ball.
  4. Place a Dutch oven with lid in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
  5. Carefully place dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until golden brown.
  6. Transfer bread to a wire rack and cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, let dough rise the full 18 hours. Try adding rosemary or roasted garlic for a savory variation.