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No Knead Crusty Artisan Bread Recipe

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Make a crusty artisan loaf with a soft interior using this simple no-knead method. This recipe requires minimal effort and is perfect for beginners wanting bakery-quality bread.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cool water
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon Italian herbs for flavor

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Pour in the cool water and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky; do not overmix.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. This is the long fermentation period.
  4. After the long rest, lightly flour a work surface. Gently scrape the dough out of the bowl and fold it over itself a few times to form a rough ball. Do not knead.
  5. Place the dough ball on a piece of parchment paper. Cover it loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. About 30 minutes into this second rest, place a Dutch oven with its lid inside your oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
  7. Once the oven is fully preheated, carefully remove the hot Dutch oven using oven mitts.
  8. Using the parchment paper as a sling, gently lower the dough into the hot Dutch oven. If adding optional herbs, sprinkle them over the top now.
  9. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  10. Remove the lid and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown.
  11. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a chewier crust, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you want a softer, buttery roll texture, consider a separate recipe; this method focuses on a rustic, crusty artisan loaf.
  • Cooling the bread completely prevents the interior from becoming gummy when you cut into it.

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