Description
Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread is your gateway to baking delicious, crusty bread at home without the hassle of kneading. This simple recipe requires just four ingredients and minimal effort, making it perfect for busy bakers or those new to the kitchen. With a delightful chewy texture and golden crust, this no-knead bread is ideal for sandwiches, toast, or as a comforting side to soups and salads. Bake a fresh loaf that will impress family and friends with its artisan quality—all without spending hours in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 packet (2 teaspoons) rapid rise yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours 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 the sides inward.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper using a dough scraper.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover with lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg