No-knead bread

Here’s a simple No-Knead Bread recipe—perfect for a rustic, crusty loaf without all the kneading!

🍞 No-Knead Bread

Yields: 1 loaf
Prep & rise time: ~2–3 hours
Bake time: 30–40 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
• 1¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
• 1⅓ cups (320 ml) warm water

Instructions

1. Mix dough:
   In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and stir until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
2. First rise:
   Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let rise at room temperature 2–3 hours, until the surface is bubbly and slightly domed.
3. Preheat oven:
   Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot inside.
4. Shape dough:
   Lightly flour your hands and a piece of parchment paper. Gently scrape dough onto parchment paper and shape into a round loaf—no kneading required!
5. Bake:
   Carefully remove preheated Dutch oven from oven. Place dough (with parchment) inside. Cover with lid and bake 25 minutes.
   Remove lid and bake 10–15 more minutes until golden brown and crusty.
6. Cool:
   Transfer bread to a wire rack and cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Tips & Variations

• Extra flavor: Add 1–2 tsp herbs (rosemary, thyme) or 2 tbsp olive oil to dough.
• Whole wheat: Replace 1 cup flour with whole wheat flour.
• Cheesy bread: Fold in ½ cup shredded cheese before baking.
• Storage: Keep at room temp in a paper bag 2–3 days; freeze for longer.