Description
Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread is your ticket to enjoying fresh, crusty homemade bread without the fuss of kneading. This beginner-friendly recipe requires just four simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. With only five minutes of active work, you can let the dough rise while you focus on other tasks. The result? A delightful loaf with a crispy crust and soft, chewy interior that’s perfect for any meal—from cozy dinners to family gatherings. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your home as you serve it alongside soups, sandwiches, or as a standalone treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 packet (2 teaspoons) rapid rise yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, rapid rise yeast, and salt. Stir in warm water until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Gently shape the dough on a floured surface into a round loaf and transfer it onto parchment paper.
- Carefully place the dough into the preheated Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg