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A beginner-friendly, 4-ingredient no-knead bread that’s crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. Minimal prep, big flavor!

Simple No-Knead Bread

A beginner-friendly, 4-ingredient no-knead bread that’s crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. Minimal prep, big flavor!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time: 12–18 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf (6–8 slices)
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American, European
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups warm water
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Dutch oven or oven-safe pot with lid
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in warm water until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a ball.
  4. Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C).
  5. Place dough into hot pot, cover, and bake 30 min. Remove lid and bake 10–15 min more.
  6. Cool on a rack before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

✔ Long rise = best flavor
✔ Use parchment for easier handling
✔ Add herbs or cheese for flavor variety