No-Knead Artisan Bread
Easily bake a delicious loaf of artisan bread without any kneading. This recipe yields a beautiful golden crust and a soft interior with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Bread flour works too
- 0.5 teaspoon dry yeast Regular sandwich bread yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons salt Add more for flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups water Room temperature is best
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, dry yeast, and salt.
- Add the water and stir with a spoon until all the flour is mixed in. The dough will look shaggy and sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let it sit for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
Shaping and Rising
- After resting, the dough should be bubbly. Sprinkle flour on a countertop or parchment paper, then plop the dough onto it.
- Gently shape the dough without squashing the bubbles and let it rise for another hour and a half.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a Dutch oven or heavy pot with a lid inside to heat up.
- Once hot, carefully set the dough into the pot. If using parchment paper, place the dough on that for easier handling.
- Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
Keep the dough time and temperature in mind. Parchment paper is useful to prevent sticking. For a fancy look, slash the top of the dough before baking. This bread can be topped with coarse salt or seeds for added flavor.