Description
Discover the joy of baking with this Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread, a foolproof recipe that brings the rustic charm of a European bakery into your own kitchen. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this bread features a golden crust and a soft, airy interior with just four simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480gBread Flour (approximately3.5–4cups)
- 9gSalt (1.5 teaspoons)
- 3gInstant Yeast (½ teaspoon)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl,whisktogether the bread flour, salt, and yeast. Add water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Turn out onto a floured surface, fold several times, and shape into a round loaf.
- Second Rise: Place onparchment paper, cover lightly, and let rise for another 2 hours.
- Bake: Preheat yourovenwith a Dutchoveninside at 450°F (230°C). Place the dough inside, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Cool: Let the bread cool on a rack before slicing to enjoy!
Notes
DutchOvenAlternative: If you don’t have a Dutchoven, use a preheated pizza stone and place a pan of water in theovento create steam.Flavor Variations: Add herbs or garlic for a flavored loaf.
Nutrition
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 1
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Protein: 5