Quick and Easy No-Knead Bread
This crusty, chewy bread is a simple, no-fuss recipe that’s perfect for beginners or anyone short on time. With no kneading required and minimal ingredients, you’ll have fresh, bakery-style bread in no time!
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 packet 2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rapid rise yeast, and salt.
- Add the warm water and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a sticky dough forms. Don’t worry if it looks messy—this is normal!
Let the Dough Rise:
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest in a draft-free place (like a turned-off oven) for 2-3 hours, or until it doubles in volume.
Preheat the Oven:
- A few minutes before the rising time is complete, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Place a Dutch oven (with the lid on) in the oven to heat while it preheats.
Shape the Dough:
- Lightly sprinkle flour on your countertop and turn the dough out onto it.
- Gently fold the sides of the dough inward about 6 times to form a round loaf. If the dough sticks to your hands, dust them lightly with flour.
Transfer to Parchment Paper:
- Use a dough scraper or large knife to transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper.
- Leave enough parchment paper hanging over the sides to help lift the bread later.
Bake the Bread:
- Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven (it will be very hot!).
- Using the parchment paper, transfer the dough into the Dutch oven. Place the lid on the Dutch oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
- After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
- Remove the bread from the Dutch oven using the parchment paper and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
The dough will be sticky—that’s completely normal! Avoid adding too much extra flour.
Be cautious when handling the Dutch oven, as it will be extremely hot.
For added flavor, try mixing in herbs, garlic powder, or shredded cheese before the first rise.