Absolutely! Here’s a classic and incredibly easy recipe for No-Knead Bread — a crusty, artisan-style loaf with a soft, chewy interior that requires minimal effort and no kneading. Just mix, rest, and bake!
🍞 No-Knead Artisan Bread
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Rest Time: 12–18 hours (overnight)
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Bake Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 1 round loaf (~8 servings)
🛒 Ingredients:
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose or bread flour
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1 1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
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1 1/2 cups (360ml) room-temperature water
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Optional: 1 tsp sugar or honey for a touch of sweetness
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Optional: Cornmeal or flour for dusting
🥣 Instructions:
1. Mix the Dough:
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In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt, and yeast.
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Add the water and stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
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Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a plate and let it rest at room temperature (around 70°F/21°C) for 12–18 hours.
2. Shape the Dough:
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After resting, the dough should be bubbly and doubled in size.
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Lightly flour a surface and your hands. Turn the dough out and shape it gently into a ball. Do not knead.
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Let it rest for 30–60 minutes, covered with a towel.
3. Preheat the Oven & Dutch Oven:
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Place a Dutch oven (with lid) into your oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes.
4. Bake:
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Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven.
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Place dough onto parchment paper (optional for easy lifting) and lower into the pot.
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Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
5. Cool:
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Remove bread from Dutch oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
🔄 Variations & Add-ins:
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Garlic & Rosemary: Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary before resting.
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Cheddar & Jalapeño: Fold in shredded cheese and sliced jalapeños.
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Whole Wheat: Use 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour + 1 ½ cups all-purpose.
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Seeds or Nuts: Add sunflower seeds, flax, or walnuts for texture.
✅ Tips:
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Use a heavy cast iron or enameled Dutch oven for best results.
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Want it faster? Try a “quick” no-knead version with more yeast and a shorter rise — just ask!