Description
Rustic no-knead bread brings European bakery charm straight to home kitchens with minimal effort. Simple ingredients blend magically, delivering crisp crust and tender crumb you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Finishing/Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the foundational mixture by combining flour, instant yeast, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel. Vigorously integrate warm water using a wooden implement until a rough, cohesive texture emerges with a slightly disheveled appearance.
- Drape the container with protective covering and allow the mixture to transform at ambient temperature. Let it expand and develop bubbles over approximately 12 hours, signaling fermentation and readiness.
- Dust a clean workspace and hands with flour. Gently transfer the risen mixture, softly folding and manipulating it into a loosely rounded configuration without aggressive manipulation.
- Position the dough onto parchment paper, permitting additional relaxation while heat preparation commences. Simultaneously, activate the oven, setting the temperature to an intense 450F.
- Introduce a substantial, heavy-bottomed cooking vessel with lid into the heating chamber. Allow the pot to become scorching hot for roughly 30 minutes, creating an ideal baking environment.
- Extract the superheated pot with extreme caution. Carefully lower the dough-laden parchment into the vessel, securing the lid immediately.
- Initiate the initial baking phase, maintaining the covered state for 30 minutes. Subsequently, unveil the lid and continue cooking until the exterior achieves a rich, golden-bronze complexion.
- Transfer the freshly baked creation to a cooling surface. Allow substantial resting time before slicing to ensure optimal internal structure and texture.
- Serve the artisan loaf alongside complementary accompaniments like creamy butter, fruity preserves, or as a delectable companion to hearty soups and stews.
Notes
- Customize the flour blend by mixing whole wheat, rye, or gluten-free varieties to create unique flavor profiles and accommodate different dietary needs.
- Add seeds like sunflower, sesame, or poppy seeds to the dough before the first rise for extra texture and nutritional boost.
- Reduce rising time in warm environments by placing the dough in a cooler spot to prevent over-fermentation and maintain optimal bread structure.
- Enhance crust crispiness by spritzing water into the hot Dutch oven before adding the dough, creating steam that promotes a golden, crusty exterior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg