No-Knead Rustic Bread
This No-Knead Rustic Bread is an easy artisan-style loaf with a crackly crust and soft, airy interior. Minimal effort is required—just mix, rest, and bake—to create bakery-quality bread at home, perfect for sandwiches, soups, or enjoying with butter and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 14–20 hours
- Yield: 8–10 slices
- Category: Bread
- Method: No-Knead / Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
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1½ teaspoons salt
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¼ teaspoon instant yeast
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1¼ cups warm water
Optional Add-ins:
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Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
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Roasted garlic, shredded cheese, or chopped olives
- Seeds (sesame, sunflower, flax) for topping
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast.
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Pour in warm water and stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. Do not knead.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours, until doubled in size and bubbly.
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Lightly flour a work surface and gently turn out the dough. Fold edges toward the center to shape into a round loaf.
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Place dough on parchment paper, cover, and let rest for 30–60 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
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Carefully place the dough (with parchment) into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
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Remove the lid and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until crust is deep golden brown.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
The long rise develops flavor and airy texture.Dough is intentionally sticky—lightly flour hands when shaping.Dutch oven creates steam for a crisp crust; alternatives: baking stone with a pan of hot water.Optional flavor additions: herbs, roasted garlic, cheese, olives, or seeds.Avoid slicing immediately to prevent a gummy interior.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/no-knead-rustic-bread/
