Description
A simple and delicious no-knead artisan bread recipe perfect for beginners. Enjoy a crusty exterior and a soft, airy interior with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add the lukewarm water and mix until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Generously flour a clean surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface.
- Gently fold the dough over on itself a few times to form a rough ball.
- Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Remove the plastic wrap from the dough.
- Using the parchment paper, carefully lower the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure your yeast is fresh for best results.
- The long fermentation time develops the flavor and texture of the bread.
- Handle the dough gently to maintain the air bubbles.
- A Dutch oven is key to achieving a good crust.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: No-Knead
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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