Description
Crusty on the outside, soft and airy on the inside—this no-knead artisan bread is the definition of rustic perfection. You don’t need a mixer, a fancy bread maker, or even elbow grease. Just mix, rest, and bake your way to bakery-style bread right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
▢ 3 cups (450g) all-purpose flour
▢ 2 tsp instant or active dry yeast
▢ 1 1/4 tsp salt
▢ 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) warm water (not hot)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt.
Add warm water and stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms. No kneading needed—just mix until combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise at room temperature for 2–3 hours, until doubled and bubbly.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). Place a Dutch oven (or any oven-safe pot with a lid) inside to heat for 30 minutes.
While it heats, turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Shape it loosely into a ball (don’t knead).
Carefully place the dough into the hot pot. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crusty.
Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Rise Time: 2–3 hrs
- Cook Time: 40–45 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 / Slice
- Sodium: 290mg / Slice
- Fat: 0.5g / Slice
- Carbohydrates: 25g / Slice
- Protein: 4g / Slice