Description
This Miracle No Knead Bread recipe creates a crusty loaf with a soft, chewy center using minimal effort. It’s perfect for beginner bakers.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups room temperature water
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Stir in the water until a chunky, thick dough forms. Add a few tablespoons more water if needed, aiming for a slightly wet dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a 6-quart Dutch oven in the oven for 30 minutes to heat.
- Gently scrape the risen dough onto a floured surface and lightly shape it into a ball.
- Set the dough on parchment paper and cover it while the pan finishes heating.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the dough. Carefully lift the dough using the parchment paper and place it into the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- The dough should appear rough and irregular; this is normal.
- The final dough should be puffy with small bubbles before baking.
- Store the baked bread at room temperature in a paper bag or bread box for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American