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

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This no-knead artisan bread recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and yields a crusty loaf with a chewy crumb using minimal ingredients and effortless preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour, unbleached preferred
  • 1 1/3 cups (315 ml) warm water (105°F to 110°F)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (about 1 gram) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (9 grams) salt
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil for brushing crust
  • Optional: flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. Mix the Ingredients (10 minutes): In a large bowl, combine 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon (1g) active dry yeast, and 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) salt. Pour in 1 1/3 cups (315 ml) warm water. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
  2. First Rise (12-18 hours): Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest at room temperature (around 70°F/21°C) for 12 to 18 hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
  3. Shape the Dough (15 minutes): Lightly flour a work surface and hands. Scrape dough onto surface, fold over itself a few times to form a rough ball. Let rest covered with a towel for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed.
  4. Preheat Oven and Dutch Oven (30 minutes): Place Dutch oven with lid in oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
  5. Score and Bake (45 minutes): Remove hot Dutch oven. Transfer dough ball on parchment paper. Score top with a sharp knife or bread lame. Using parchment as sling, place dough into Dutch oven. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
  6. Finish Baking Uncovered (15 minutes): Remove lid and bake another 15 minutes until deep golden crust forms and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  7. Cool Completely: Transfer loaf to wire rack and cool at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Use King Arthur unbleached flour for best texture. If dough is too sticky, lightly dust hands and surface with flour but avoid adding too much. Preheat Dutch oven properly to trap steam for crust. Cool bread completely before slicing to avoid gummy crumb. Oven thermometer recommended for accuracy. Variations include adding herbs, whole wheat flour, cheese, or gluten-free flour blends.

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