No-Knead Bread Recipe
An artisan-style crusty bread with a soft, chewy interior that requires no kneading. Just mix, rest, and bake—perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and instant yeast.
- Pour in the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Lightly flour your work surface and hands, then shape the dough into a ball. Place it on parchment paper or a floured cloth.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the bread and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
- Add herbs or seeds during mixing for extra flavor.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-knead bread, artisan bread, easy bread, dutch oven bread, homemade bread