Description
A simple and forgiving no-knead artisan bread recipe perfect for beginners, featuring just two main ingredients for a wholesome homemade loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g bread flour (or a mix of bread flour and whole wheat)
- 10 g fine sea salt
- 750 g lukewarm water
- 5 g instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- Optional add-ons: 2–3 tablespoons seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, or sunflower), 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds), 2–4 tablespoons rolled oats or cracked wheat, 1–2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), 1–2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Measure and combine ingredients: Mix 500 g flour and 10 g salt in a bowl, sprinkle 5 g instant yeast over the flour, and pour 750 g lukewarm water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover and rest: Cover the bowl and let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Preheat the oven and Dutch oven: Preheat your Dutch oven at 450°F (230°C).
- Shape the dough gently: Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold edges toward the center, shape into a loaf, and place on parchment paper.
- Transfer to the pot and bake: Bake covered for 30 minutes, then bake uncovered for an additional 12–20 minutes.
- Cool before slicing: Cool on a rack for 1–2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Keep the dough handling gentle to preserve air pockets formed during fermentation and achieve an airy crumb. Use a kitchen scale for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bread, artisan, no-knead, baking, easy recipe