Description
This no-knead artisan yeast bread is a game-changer for bread lovers. With minimal effort, simple ingredients, and a Dutch oven, you’ll bake a crispy, golden loaf with a chewy, flavorful interior that rivals bakery bread.
Ingredients
3 cups (450g) flour (bread or plain/all-purpose)
2 tsp instant or rapid-rise yeast
2 tsp cooking or kosher salt (NOT table salt)
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) very warm tap water (NOT boiling)
1 1/2 tbsp flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until the dough is sticky and all flour is incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with cling wrap or a plate and leave it at room temperature for 2-3 hours to rise. The dough should double in size and become bubbly.
- If desired, refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days to develop more flavor. Remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before baking to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven (10-inch or larger) in the oven to heat up for 30 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a rough round shape. Don’t worry about perfection—just aim for a shape that fits the Dutch oven.
- Place a large piece of parchment paper next to the dough, flip the dough over onto the paper, and reshape if necessary.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven, and place the dough (with parchment paper) into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the bread is deep golden brown.
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, brush with an egg wash before baking or place a tray of boiling water in the oven to create steam.
- Customize with ingredients like olives, nuts, or herbs by folding them into the dough before shaping.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- If using whole wheat flour, adjust the water and flour ratio as whole wheat flour absorbs more moisture.
- Reheat slices in a toaster or oven for a fresh, crispy experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg