Description
This no knead bread recipe is truly a miracle—crusty on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, with just 4 ingredients and zero kneading required. Perfect for beginners!
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 1/2 cups room temperature water
Instructions
Dough Prep: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Stir in water until a thick, scrappy dough forms. Add extra water only if needed to fully hydrate the dough.
Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let dough rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
Preheat Oven: When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a 6-quart Dutch oven (with lid) inside to heat for 30 minutes.
Shape Dough: Dough should be puffy with air bubbles. Gently scrape onto a well-floured surface, shape into a ball, and place on parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap while the Dutch oven finishes heating.
Bake: Carefully transfer the dough with parchment into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Cool before slicing. Enjoy your miracle bread!
Notes
Dutch oven is key for creating a steamy environment for a crispy crust.
Don’t overwork the dough; gentle shaping is enough.
Dough can rest overnight and be baked in the morning.
Add herbs or mix-ins (like cheese or olives) for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
