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Quick And Easy No-Knead Bread Recipe

Quick And Easy No-Knead Bread Recipe
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This Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread recipe is perfect for beginners and busy bakers alike. It requires minimal hands-on time, no kneading, and uses basic pantry ingredients to create a delicious, crusty artisan-style loaf with a soft, airy crumb. The method involves an extended proofing time and baking in a preheated Dutch oven, resulting in beautifully golden, rustic bread.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, rapid rise yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until all ingredients are evenly mixed. The dough will be sticky, which is normal.
  2. Proof the Dough: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and place it in a draft-free area, such as a turned-off oven, to rest for 2-3 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
  3. Preheat Oven and Dutch Oven: About 15 minutes before the proofing time ends, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a Dutch oven with its lid on inside the oven to heat up.
  4. Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a countertop and turn the dough out onto it. Gently fold the edges inward about six times to form a round loaf. Use flour on your hands as needed to prevent sticking.
  5. Transfer to Parchment Paper: Using a dough scraper or a large knife, transfer the shaped dough onto a piece of parchment paper, leaving enough paper around the dough for easy handling.
  6. Bake in Dutch Oven: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough with the parchment paper and place it inside. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Finish Baking: Remove the lid and continue baking the bread for an additional 15 minutes until it turns golden brown and crusty.

Notes

  • The dough will be very sticky; avoid adding too much flour while mixing to keep the bread light and airy.
  • Proofing time can vary depending on room temperature; make sure the dough has doubled in size before baking.
  • Using a Dutch oven is key to achieving a crispy crust and even heat distribution.
  • Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to preserve its texture.
  • This bread freezes well; slice and store in a freezer bag for easy future use.

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