Quick No-Knead Artisan Bread (Printable view)

Rustic loaf with crusty exterior and chewy inside, made quickly with minimal effort and no kneading.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons salt
03 - ½ teaspoon instant yeast

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 ½ cups (360 ml) lukewarm water

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast until evenly combined.
02 - Pour the lukewarm water into the dry mixture and stir using a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp towel and allow the dough to rest at room temperature (18–22°C / 65–72°F) for 2 hours, until doubled in size and bubbly.
04 - Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) and place a Dutch oven with its lid inside to heat for at least 30 minutes.
05 - Lightly flour a sheet of parchment paper. Turn the dough onto the parchment and shape it gently into a round using floured hands or a spatula, avoiding kneading.
06 - Carefully remove the heated Dutch oven. Lift the dough with the parchment paper and place it inside the Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes until the crust turns golden and crisp.
08 - Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Effortless no-knead preparation
  • Rustic crust with chewy interior
02 -
  • For extra flavor stir in ½ cup chopped olives herbs or roasted garlic with the dry ingredients
  • If you dont have a Dutch oven bake on a preheated baking stone and place a pan of hot water on the oven floor for steam
03 -
  • Use whole wheat flour to substitute up to 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • Stir in your favorite herbs or olives for added flavor
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