Description
Learn how to make the best no-knead artisan bread with a crisp crust and soft interior. This easy recipe requires minimal effort and basic ingredients to create a delicious loaf at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: Whisk flour, salt, and yeast. Add water, stir until a sticky dough forms. Cover and let it rise for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat and Shape: Preheat oven to 450°F. Shape dough into a ball on parchment paper.
- Bake: Place dough in a preheated Dutch oven. Bake covered, then uncovered, until golden and crisp.
- Cool and Slice: Cool bread on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Customize with herbs, cheese, or olives.
- Use bread or whole wheat flour for different textures.
- Store leftovers wrapped to maintain crust crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 12–18 hours rest time)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
