Best Easy No-Knead Bread (Printable)

A crusty, airy loaf made with simple ingredients and easy preparation steps.

# What you need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
03 - 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
04 - 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, and salt.
02 - Add lukewarm water and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, until bubbles appear and dough doubles in size.
04 - Lightly flour a work surface, turn dough out, fold it once or twice with floured hands, and shape loosely into a ball.
05 - Place dough seam-side down on parchment paper, cover with towel, and let rest for 30 to 60 minutes while oven preheats.
06 - Place a Dutch oven or heavy lidded pot in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.
07 - Carefully remove the hot pot, lift dough with parchment paper, transfer into pot, cover with lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove lid and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until crust is golden and crisp.
09 - Transfer bread to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Minimal effort with no kneading required
  • Delicious crusty and airy texture
02 -
  • The dough needs a long resting time for best results
  • Use a heavy lidded pot for baking to create steam and a crusty top
03 -
  • Use lukewarm water to activate the yeast properly
  • Make sure your oven and pot are thoroughly preheated for best crust
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