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The easiest bread you will ever make. 4 ingredients, no kneading, and professional bakery results with a crispy crust and airy crumb.
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Easy No-Knead Bread
This recipe changed the home baking game. Time does the work for you, developing flavor and gluten without any physical effort.
The Science
A long, slow fermentation (12-18 hours) allows enzymes to align gluten strands naturally, creating structure without kneading.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Mix: Combine flour, salt, yeast, and water in a bowl. Dough will be shaggy.
- Rise: Cover and let sit at room temp for 12-18 hours.
- Shape: Fold dough onto itself a few times on floured surface. Shape into ball. Let rest 30 mins.
- Bake: Preheat dutch oven at 450°F (230°C). Place dough in hot pot. Cover and bake 30 mins. Uncover and bake 15 mins more until golden.
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