Best No Knead Bread
Rustic artisan no knead bread with a crisp crust and airy crumb.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp yeast
- 1½ cups warm water
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, yeast, and water until shaggy.
- Cover and rest 12–18 hours.
- Shape gently and rest 30–45 minutes.
- Bake in preheated Dutch oven at 450°F, covered 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Wet dough = better crumb
- Long fermentation builds flavor
- Always preheat the pot
- Let the bread cool fully before cutting