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No-Knead Artisan Bread

No-Knead Artisan Bread
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This No-Knead Artisan Bread recipe delivers bakery-quality, crusty, and flavorful artisan-style bread with minimal effort. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, it requires no kneading and uses simple pantry staples to create a loaf with a crisp crust and airy, chewy crumb. Customizable with herbs, olives, or seeds, this foolproof recipe makes homemade artisan bread easy and enjoyable.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (about 100°F to 110°F / 38°C to 43°C)

Optional Add-ins

  • 1–2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
  • 1/2 cup chopped olives
  • 1–2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup mixed seeds (sesame, poppy, sunflower)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Slowly add warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until all the flour is absorbed, forming a shaggy and sticky dough.
  2. Let It Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. This long fermentation develops amazing flavor and texture.
  3. Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough out. Fold it over a few times and gently shape it into a ball. Place it on parchment paper and cover loosely for a second rise, about 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Preheat Your Dutch Oven: While the dough rises, place a heavy lidded pot (like a Dutch oven) in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C). Preheating the pot ensures perfect steam and crust.
  5. Bake Your Bread: Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven. Lift the dough with the parchment paper into the pot, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes until deeply browned.
  6. Cool Before Slicing: Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely for at least one hour to allow the crumb to set properly.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for a chewier, more elastic crumb compared to all-purpose flour.
  • Patience is key: the long rise time develops flavor and texture, so do not rush it.
  • Preheat the Dutch oven to create steam for an unbeatable crust.
  • Use parchment paper to make transferring sticky dough easier and prevent sticking.
  • Do not slice the bread too soon to avoid a gummy texture inside; allow to cool fully.

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