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Beginner’s Ultimate No-Knead Yeast Bread

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Make a crusty, artisan-style loaf of yeast bread with this simple, no-knead recipe. This foolproof method is perfect for beginners and yields a flavorful loaf with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cool water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Pour in the cool water and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. The dough will become bubbly and increase in volume.
  4. After the long rise, lightly flour a work surface. Scrape the dough out of the bowl.
  5. Gently fold the dough over itself a few times to form a rough ball. Do not knead it.
  6. Place the dough ball on a piece of parchment paper, cover it loosely with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes. This is the final proof.
  7. About 20 minutes before the final proof ends, place a Dutch oven with its lid inside your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  8. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and gently place it inside the hot pot.
  9. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the lid and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown.
  11. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a crusty loaf, use a Dutch oven. If you do not have one, you can bake the bread on a baking stone or sheet pan, but the crust will be less developed.
  • If you want a softer, less artisan loaf, use warm water instead of cool water and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled. This requires kneading.
  • Slice the bread only after it has cooled for at least one hour to prevent a gummy interior.

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