Foolproof Artisan No Knead Bread (Print Version)

Rustic crusty loaf with chewy interior, no kneading required—perfect for beginners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 1/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (100°F)

→ For Dusting

05 - Extra flour or cornmeal for work surface

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together bread flour, salt, and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - Pour lukewarm water into dry ingredients. Stir with wooden spoon until shaggy, sticky dough forms. Sticky texture is expected.
03 - Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours until surface shows bubbles and dough has doubled.
04 - Lightly flour work surface. Scrape dough onto surface. With floured hands, gently shape into round ball without kneading.
05 - Place dough seam-side down on floured parchment paper. Cover with towel. Rest 30-60 minutes while oven preheats.
06 - Place Dutch oven with lid in cold oven. Preheat to 450°F for at least 30 minutes to ensure proper heat retention.
07 - Carefully remove hot Dutch oven. Lift dough using parchment paper and place entire assembly into pot. Cover with lid.
08 - Bake covered for 30 minutes to create steam and develop rise.
09 - Remove lid. Continue baking 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown crust forms.
10 - Transfer bread to wire rack. Cool completely before slicing to preserve interior texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Four ingredients come together overnight while you sleep
  • The Dutch oven creates bakery quality steam for that perfect crackly crust
  • Practically impossible to mess up even if you have never baked bread before
02 -
  • The sticky dough is correct do not keep adding flour or you will lose the airy crumb
  • Letting the bread cool completely before slicing prevents the inside from becoming gummy
03 -
  • Use an instant read thermometer to check your water temperature around 100°F
  • If your kitchen is cold the dough might take longer to rise so watch for bubbles not the clock

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