Description
Enjoy the magic of homemade bread with this easy no-knead artisan bread recipe, yielding a crispy crust and soft, airy interior without the hard work of traditional methods.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- After the dough has risen and bubbles form on the surface, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place a Dutch oven with its lid in the oven to heat for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball.
- Let it rest while the Dutch oven heats.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven, place the dough inside, cover it, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For best results, weigh your flour and ensure your water temperature is warm, not hot. Don’t rush the fermentation process for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade