Simple No Knead Bread with a Golden, Crackly Crust
A simple no-knead artisan bread with a crispy crust and chewy interior. Perfect for beginners and made with just 4 pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (includes rise)
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp instant yeast
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
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Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Add water and stir to form a sticky dough.
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Cover and let rise at room temp for 3–4 hours until doubled and bubbly.
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Turn dough onto floured surface. Gently shape into a ball. Rest 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside.
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Place dough on parchment and transfer to hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
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Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes until deep golden.
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Cool on wire rack at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use bread flour for chewier texture. Add herbs or cheese for flavor variation. For overnight rise, refrigerate dough for up to 12 hours.