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A rustic golden-brown no knead bread loaf with a flour-dusted blistered crust sits centered on a bright white marble surface in soft natural light.

No Knead Bread

  • Author: Savoreza
  • Total Time: 4hr 45 mins
  • Yield: 1 servings

Description

No Knead Bread is a simple homemade loaf made with yeast, bread flour, warm water, olive oil, and a buttery finish. It bakes up with a crisp golden crust and a soft chewy center, making it perfect for toast, soup, sandwiches, or a warm dinner side.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 ½ cups barely warm water, 100° F
  • 3 cups bread flour, 360 grams
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Wake the yeast: Stir the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small bowl, then cover and let it sit for 5 mins until slightly foamy or cloudy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add the bread flour and salt to a large bowl, then pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a spatula until a sticky dough forms and no dry flour remains.
  3. Let it rise: Cover the bowl and place it in a warm spot for 2hr to 3hr, until the dough has at least doubled in size.
  4. Shape gently: Transfer the dough to floured parchment paper, then fold the outside edges toward the center until a loose round forms. Cover and let it rise for 45 mins.
  5. Heat the oven: Place a Dutch oven with the lid on inside the oven, then preheat to 425° F while the dough finishes rising.
  6. Bake covered: Carefully lift the dough with the parchment into the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 40 mins.
  7. Butter and brown: Remove the lid, brush the top with melted butter, and bake uncovered for 10 mins to 12 mins, until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
  8. Cool before slicing: Let the bread cool for at least 5 mins before slicing so the crumb can settle.

Notes

The dough needs 3hr 45 mins of inactive rising time, so plan ahead before baking. Active or rapid rise yeast can be used in place of instant yeast. Store cooled bread in a covered container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Rising time: 3hr 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 185 kcal

Keywords: no knead bread

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