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Easy No Knead Crusty Artisan Bread Recipe Perfect for Beginners at Home

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This no knead crusty artisan bread recipe is perfect for beginners, requiring minimal hands-on time and yielding a golden, crunchy crust with a tender, chewy inside. It uses simple ingredients and a Dutch oven baking method to create bakery-quality bread at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, unbleached preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) salt
  • 1 1/3 cups (320ml) warm water at about 100°F (38°C)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Ingredients (5 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups (360g) of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) active dry yeast, and 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) salt. Stir these dry ingredients to blend evenly. Then add 1 1/3 cups (320ml) warm water, and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
  2. First Rise (12 to 18 hours): Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and leave it at room temperature (68°F to 75°F / 20°C to 24°C) for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and expanded.
  3. Shape the Dough (10 minutes): Generously flour a clean surface. Gently scrape the dough out of the bowl onto the floured surface. With floured hands, fold the dough over itself a couple of times to form a rough ball. Cover with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat Oven and Dutch Oven (45 minutes): About 30 minutes before baking, place your Dutch oven with lid into the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
  5. Bake the Bread (45 minutes): Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Transfer the dough ball into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes to deepen the crust’s color and crispness.
  6. Cool Before Slicing (at least 1 hour): Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and place on a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use unbleached all-purpose flour for better texture. Preheat the Dutch oven to get a crackly crust. Avoid adding too much flour to the dough to keep it light and airy. Cool bread completely before slicing to prevent gummy texture. If no Dutch oven is available, use a heavy oven-safe pot or bake on a preheated baking stone with a pan of hot water for steam.

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