Easy No-Knead Rustic Bread (Printable Version)

Crusty, airy loaf with chewy crumb, ideal for sandwiches or olive oil dipping. No kneading required.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 1/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast until evenly distributed.
02 - Add lukewarm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 3 hours, until doubled in size and bubbly.
04 - Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a Dutch oven with lid inside to heat for 30 minutes.
05 - Lightly flour a clean work surface. Scrape the dough onto it, dust with flour, and shape into a rough ball.
06 - Remove the heated Dutch oven carefully from the oven, place parchment paper inside, and transfer the shaped dough onto it.
07 - Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the crust is deep golden and crisp.
09 - Transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes prior to slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No kneading required makes it easy for all skill levels
  • Produces a crusty, flavorful bread ideal for many uses
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs or 1/4 cup olives to the dough
  • If you dont have a Dutch oven, bake on a baking sheet with a pan of water in the oven for steam
03 -
  • Make sure water is lukewarm to activate yeast without killing it
  • Do not skip resting time it’s what develops the bread’s texture and flavor
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