Description
Discover the simplicity of baking with this no-knead artisan bread recipe! With just four basic ingredients, you’ll create a crusty, bakery-quality loaf at home. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this versatile recipe fits any schedule.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (450g) all-purpose or bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 1½ cups (375ml) warm water
Instructions
- Mix the Dough:
Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. - First Rise:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 3 days. - Shape the Dough:
Lightly flour your surface and hands. Gently shape the dough into a round by folding edges into the center. - Second Rise:
Place dough on parchment paper, cover lightly, and rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. - Bake:
Transfer the dough (on parchment) into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown. - Cool:
Remove bread from the Dutch oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Flexibility: Dough can rise at room temperature for 2 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for a deeper flavor.
- Sticky Dough: Lightly flour your hands to manage the sticky consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
