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Close up of finished easy no knead bread

Easy No Knead Bread

This Easy No Knead bread turns out light and fluffy with a perfectly crisp crust every time!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Resting Time: 20 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 21 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 136kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • Medium cookie sheet (if your Dutch oven lid is not oven safe at 400 F)
  • Bread lame (optional)

Ingredients

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • Mix the flour, yeast, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the warm water and mix to combine. This should take less than a minute.

First Rise

  • Cover the bowl and keep in a warm-ish area for 12-18 hours.

Work the Dough, Second Rise

  • After the first rise, uncover the dough and place onto a well-floured working surface. Fold the dough a few times onto itself until a uniform ball has formed. Transfer this dough to a well-floured piece of parchment paper and place in a clean bowl. Cover lightly and let rest 2 more hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 with the Dutch oven inside. Once the oven has reached heat, let sit 15 minutes before placing the dough inside the Dutch oven. Cover with lid.

Bake the Bread

  • Bake the loaf covered for 30 minutes, then remove the lid. Bake 15 more minutes uncovered.
  • Remove from oven and let rest at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Gluten-free? Try a certified gluten-free flour instead!
  2. Want to Mix it up? Add some seeds of your choice throughout the dough or sprinkle on top before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 12 slices | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.5g | Protein: 4g