No-Knead Homemade Bread — perfect for beginners and pros alike. All you need is a bowl, a spoon, and some patience!
🍞 No-Knead Homemade Bread
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Rise Time: 12–18 hours
🕒 Bake Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 1 large round loaf
🧾 Ingredients:
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
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1½ tsp salt
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½ tsp instant or active dry yeast
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1½ cups (360ml) lukewarm water
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Optional: herbs, garlic powder, or shredded cheese for flavor
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the Dough (Night Before)
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In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt, and yeast.
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Add the water and stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it sit at room temperature for 12–18 hours. It will rise and bubble.
2. Shape the Dough
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After the dough has risen, dust a clean surface with flour.
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Gently scrape the dough out of the bowl. With floured hands, fold it over a few times into a round shape (no kneading!).
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Let it rest on a floured surface or parchment paper for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Preheat Your Oven
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Place a Dutch oven (or heavy pot with lid) in your oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
4. Bake the Bread
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Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven. Place your dough (with parchment paper if used) into the pot.
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Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crusty.
5. Cool and Slice
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Carefully remove the bread from the pot and place on a wire rack to cool for at least 20–30 minutes before slicing.
🍯 Serving Ideas:
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Perfect with butter, jam, soups, or cheese.
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Toast slices for breakfast or sandwiches.