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Quick And Easy No-Knead Bread Recipe

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This Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread recipe delivers a homemade artisan-style loaf with minimal effort. Without the need for kneading, you simply mix the ingredients, allow the dough to proof, and bake it in a preheated Dutch oven to achieve a crispy crust and soft, airy crumb. Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants fresh bread with a rustic touch.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 packet (2 tsp) rapid rise yeast
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups warm water

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: Combine the bread flour, rapid rise yeast, salt, and warm water in a large bowl using a wooden spoon or spatula. The dough will be sticky, which is normal for this no-knead recipe.
  2. Proof the Dough: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place it in a draft-free location like a turned-off oven. Let it rest for 2-3 hours until the dough has doubled in size.
  3. Preheat Oven and Dutch Oven: Before the proofing finishes, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a Dutch oven with its lid inside the oven to heat up.
  4. Shape the Dough: Lightly flour your counter, then turn the dough out gently. Fold the edges of the dough inward about six times to form a round shape, using flour on your hands if necessary to prevent sticking.
  5. Transfer Dough: Using a dough scraper or a large knife, move the shaped dough onto a piece of parchment paper.
  6. Bake the Bread: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Place the dough along with the parchment paper inside, making sure some parchment paper hangs over the edges for easy removal.
  7. Initial Bake with Lid: Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. This traps steam to help develop a crispy crust.
  8. Final Bake without Lid: Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crusty.

Notes

  • This bread has a naturally chewy texture and a crispy crust due to baking in a covered Dutch oven.
  • Make sure your water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • You can store leftover bread wrapped in a cloth at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best texture.
  • Experiment by adding herbs or garlic to the dough for different flavors.

Keywords: No knead bread, Artisan bread, Easy bread recipe, Dutch oven bread, Homemade bread

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