Description
This incredibly simple no-knead bread requires only three main ingredients and an overnight rest to produce a restaurant-quality loaf with a shatteringly crisp crust and soft, airy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 17 ounces (480g) all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons (9g) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) instant yeast
- 15 ounces (420ml) lukewarm water
- Additional flour for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast until evenly distributed.
- Pour in the lukewarm water and stir with a wooden spoon or hand until just combined. The dough will look shaggy and sticky; do not add more flour.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and puffy.
- Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Gently fold the dough over itself a few times to create surface tension and shape it into a round ball.
- Place the dough seam-side up into a bowl lined with floured cheesecloth or paper towel. Cover loosely and let rest for 1-2 hours until puffy.
- About 30 minutes before baking, place a cast iron Dutch oven (with lid) into the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
- Carefully remove the hot pot, lift the dough using the cheesecloth, and drop it into the pot. Slash the top of the dough with a sharp knife or razor blade.
- Cover with the lid and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 20 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the pot and place it on a cooling rack. Let it cool completely for at least one hour before slicing.
Notes
The dough is very sticky; use plenty of flour on your hands and surface when shaping. Ensure the water is lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast. The bread must cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture. If your kitchen is cold, the rise time may extend to 18 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-knead bread, artisan bread, easy bread recipe, crusty bread, 3 ingredient bread, homemade bread, vegan bread