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No-knead yeast bread sliced and placed on a black plate.

Easy No-Knead Yeast Bread

Forget complicated techniques and long kneading times. This beginner-friendly no-knead yeast bread recipe is the answer to your homemade bread dreams.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 slices or 1 loaf
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3½ cups bread flour (420 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast also called rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1½ cups water warm (around 100℉)

Instructions

  • Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine together the flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a sticky dough forms. The dough will be very wet and sticky at this stage.
  • First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size. You can also let it rise overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat your oven to 450℉ and preheat your Dutch oven or pot with the lid on for 30 minutes.
  • Shaping: On a lightly floured surface, gently fold the dough over itself a few times to form a rough round loaf. You don't need to knead it. Place the dough seam-side down on baking paper dusted with flour.
  • Baking: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and lift the dough into the pot. Cover the pot with the lid and bake for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the lid and bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let the bread cool for at least one hour on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Ensure the water temperature is lukewarm. Too hot kills the yeast, while too cold slows its activity.
  • Don't be tempted to add extra flour! Due to its high hydration, the dough will be naturally sticky. Adding more flour will result in a denser, less airy loaf.
  • Preheat the Dutch oven thoroughly before baking. This creates a steamy environment, essential for achieving a crisp crust.
  • Ideally, we want the bread to cool completely before slicing. This allows the crumb to set and prevents it from being gummy. If you are in a hurry, wait at least one hour before slicing it.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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