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Amberly Vahn

Effortless No-Knead Bread

This easy no-knead bread recipe creates a deliciously crusty loaf with minimal effort—just mix, rest, shape, and bake!
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 12 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Group: Wet Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water Around 110°F

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, and salt. Stir in warm water until mixture is no longer dry. Cover and let rest for 12-18 hours.
  2. Flour work surface generously. Turn sticky dough onto floured surface and shape into a loose ball.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F with a heavy pot inside for 30 minutes.
  4. Carefully place dough in hot pot (using parchment if desired), cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Let it cool on a wire rack, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

Baking this No-Knead Bread reminds us that the simplest methods yield satisfying results with minimal effort.