Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure for the bread.
1 ½ cups warm water – Helps activate the yeast and hydrate the dough.
1 teaspoon active dry yeast – The key to a light and fluffy texture.
1 teaspoon salt – Enhances flavor and strengthens the dough.
How To Make Brilliant No-Knead Bread
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt until well combined.
Add Warm Water
Pour in warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. The dough will be sticky and uneven—this is normal!
Cover and Let It Rise
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
The dough should double in size and have a bubbly surface.
Shape the Dough
Lightly flour a surface and gently shape the dough into a round loaf.
Avoid overhandling—just form it into a rough ball.
Preheat the Dutch Oven
Place a Dutch oven with a lid in your oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes.
This step helps create a crispy, golden crust.
Bake Covered
Carefully place the dough into the preheated Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
Bake at 450°F for 30 minutes.
Bake Uncovered
Remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes, allowing the crust to turn a deep golden brown.
Let Cool & Enjoy!
