Description
Bake perfect Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread with this simple recipe that takes minimal effort! This crusty, artisan-style loaf is ideal for busy bakers who crave freshly baked bread without the fuss of kneading. With just four basic ingredients, you can create a deliciously golden loaf that’s great for sandwiches, dipping in soups, or simply enjoying on its own. The no-knead method allows the dough to rise slowly, resulting in a wonderfully airy texture and a crispy crust. Perfect for family dinners or casual brunches, this hassle-free recipe will quickly become your go-to for homemade bread.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, rapid rise yeast, and salt. Add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Lightly flour your countertop and shape the dough into a round loaf by folding it gently.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper.
- Carefully place the dough into the preheated Dutch oven, cover it with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg