Description
This no-knead artisan bread is incredibly easy to make and produces a perfectly crusty loaf with a soft, chewy interior. With minimal effort and just a few ingredients, you’ll have bakery-quality bread at home!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sea salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm water to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture forms a shaggy dough.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours (overnight works great). The dough should rise and bubble slightly.
- After the dough has rested, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven or oven-safe pot with a lid in the oven to heat up for 30 minutes.
- While the pot is heating, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf.
- Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven and place the dough inside. Cover the pot with the lid.
- Bake the bread for 30 minutes with the lid on. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the bread has a golden-brown crust.
- Once baked, remove the bread from the pot and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- The dough will be quite sticky, so it’s important to handle it gently.
- For best results, use a heavy-duty Dutch oven that can withstand high heat.
- You can add herbs or garlic to the dough for extra flavor if you like.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (not including resting time)
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American