No-Knead Artisan Bread
No fancy techniques here—just stir, rise, and bake. This rustic loaf has that signature crackly crust and fluffy crumb you love, but it’s made with minimal effort and zero kneading. Perfect for beginners or busy bakers, it’s a go-to recipe for homemade bread success.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups 450g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water 110°F
Equipment Used
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Dutch oven or baking stone
- Parchment paper
- Kitchen scale optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Turn out onto a floured surface. Shape gently into a round loaf. Place on parchment.
- Cover and rest for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 450°F with Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place dough (on parchment) into hot Dutch oven.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/easy-no-knead-artisan-bread/
Notes
- Don’t skip the rest time after shaping—it helps improve texture and rise.
- For extra flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the fridge.
- A sharp razor or knife can be used to score the dough before baking for an artisan touch.