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Easy No Knead Bread

Easy No-Knead Bread is a simple, fuss-free recipe that yields a rustic, artisan-style loaf with a golden crust and soft interior. Made with just a few ingredients, this bread requires minimal effort and is perfect for beginners or busy bakers!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Bread Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

  • Wooden spoon
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Dutch oven (or heavy oven-safe pot)

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ tbsp flour , for dustin
  • 2 tsp cooking / kosher salt
  • 1½ cups  very warm tap water
  • 2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast
  • 3 cups flour, bread or plain/all purpose

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
    This image shows flour, yeast, and salt being mixed together in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.
  • Add water and mix with a wooden spoon until all flour is incorporated.
    this is an image of dough for Easy No Knead Bread
  • The dough will be sticky but not runny.
  • Adjust water or flour as needed.
  • Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours, until it doubles in size and looks bubbly.
    this is an image of bread dough in a Dutch oven with its lid
  • If it’s not rising, place it in a warmer spot.
  • For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days.
  • If refrigerated, let it sit at room temperature for 45-60 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat a Dutch oven with its lid at 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour on the surface and shape the dough by folding the edges inward.
  • Place the dough seam-side down onto parchment paper, and form it into a roundish shape.
    this is an image of bread dough in a Dutch oven ready for baking
  • Place the dough (with parchment) into the preheated Dutch oven.
  • Bake for 30 minutes covered, then another 12 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
  • Cool on a rack before slicing.
    this is an image of baked Easy No Knead Bread in a black baking dish

Notes

  • For a chewier crust, let the dough rest overnight in the fridge.
  • If you don't have a dutch oven, bake on a baking sheet with a pan of water underneath.