Simple No Knead Artisan Bread
This is an easy, no-knead bread that is deliciously crusty and dense. It comes together without any fancy tools and tastes amazing!
Ingredients
- 3 cups white, all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp active dry yeast See notes below
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. (non-metal)
- Add water and mix with a spoon or Danish Dough Wisk until ingredients are well combined. It will look shaggy- that's OK!
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let it sit on the counter at room temperature for anywhere between 8 to 24 hours (I find the best results letting it rise for the full 24 hours when possible).
- After the dough has risen, you will see it has expanded and small bubbles have formed. Place your dough onto a well-floured surface and, with well-floured hands, form the dough into a ball. Let it rest there for 30 minutes and preheat your oven to 450° F.
- Place your dough ball into a deep baking dish and cover with a lid (or foil). Stick it in the oven to cook for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, take the lid (or foil) off and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving (if you can restrain yourself). Serve fresh from the oven.
Notes
**A Rapid Rise yeast works best. A Bread Machine version is also suitable. I have always had great success with Fleischmann's brand yeast.