Description
Experience the joy of bakery-quality bread in the comfort of your own kitchen with this effortless recipe. Using the magic of slow fermentation, this no-knead method creates a loaf with a beautifully shatteringly crisp golden crust and a soft, airy interior. It is the perfect low-maintenance staple for busy bakers, delivering consistent, intoxicatingly aromatic results every single time without the need for fancy equipment or extensive labor.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
1 ½ cups warm water
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon active dry yeast
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast.
Add the warm water and stir until a shaggy, sticky ball forms.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until doubled in size.
Gently deflate the dough onto a floured surface and fold the edges toward the center to form a round ball.
Place the dough on parchment paper and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat your Dutch oven inside the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Carefully drop the dough on the parchment paper into the hot Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Keep the bread in a paper bag or bread box at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crust crispness. Avoid plastic bags as they will soften the crust. Bread flour can be used for a target chewier texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg