No Knead Crusty Bread
The perfect loaf for the beginner bread maker or an easy go to for the established baker!
Servings 1 loaf
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add water to a large mixing bowl. Temperature of the water should be around 105-110 degrees F.
- Add the yeast and stir. Cover, and let the yeast bloom for 5-10 minutes. You will know the yeast is active when it bubbles up in the water.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix well.
- Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The dough should double in size.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F with dutch oven inside.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a ball.
- Place on parchment paper and slash top with a razor blade or very sharp knife.
- Place into the dutch oven. Put lid on and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the loaf is deep golden brown.
- Place bread on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store in plastic bag on the counter for 3-4 days.
Freeze in freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.