Description
Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread is your go-to solution for homemade bread without the fuss of traditional kneading. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend brunches, this recipe requires just four basic ingredients and minimal effort while delivering a crusty exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, this simple approach guarantees fresh-baked goodness in no time. Enjoy a warm slice with your favorite toppings or serve alongside soups and salads for a delightful meal enhancement.
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.
- Add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let 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.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface; fold gently to shape into a round loaf.
- Transfer dough onto parchment paper, then carefully place it in the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg