Description
This no-knead artisan bread recipe is incredibly simple, requiring just three basic ingredients and minimal effort. The result is a delicious, crusty loaf with a soft interior, making it an ideal choice for those new to baking bread.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (395 grams) all-purpose flour or bread flour
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ¼ ounce instant or active dry yeast packet (or 2 ¼ teaspoons)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups warm water (105°F)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add Water: Pour warm water over dry ingredients and mix until combined. Dough should be sticky but manageable.
- Let Rise: Cover bowl and let rise at room temperature for 2 to 10 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Shape Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface, form into a round loaf, or divide into two loaves.
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat oven, then bake the bread until golden brown and crusty.
- Cool and Store: Cool the bread on a rack before slicing and store in a paper bag.
Notes
- Rest dough for at least 2 hours, up to overnight for better flavor.
- Experiment with whole wheat flour or add various ingredients for different flavors.
- Store bread properly for freshness and consider freezing for longer storage.
- Reheat slices to refresh the crust before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
