No Knead Bread
No knead bread made in a dutch oven is an easy recipe for homemade artisan bread! If you are like me and don’t like to do a lot of measuring or kneading, but love the smell and taste of homemade bread, this super simple no knead bread recipe is for you! No knead bread, originally published in 2006 in the New York Times, is a game changer for those of us who love homemade bread, but don’t want to put in the effort to make it. With this simple recipe, mix everything together and let it rest. Time will do all the work for you. MAKING THE DOUGH This basic bread recipe is just water, flour, yeast, and salt. Nothing fancy. You do however need to plan ahead, because the dough has to rest for at least 12 hours. In a large bowl mix together some flour, yeast, and salt. Next, add some warm water and mix it together. As soon as the ingredients come together into a sticky dough, you’re done. Artzy Foodie Tip: Add some chopped fresh herbs to the dough for additional flavor Cover and let rest for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. The resting time allows the gluten strands to form so that kneading the dough is not necessary. After the dough has rested, it will have doubled in size and formed bubbles. On a piece of parchment paper dusted with flour, fold your dough over a couple of times and form a ball. Cover the dough and let it rest another 30 minutes while a dutch oven warms in the oven. BAKING THE BREAD When the dutch oven gets up to temperature, add the parchment paper with the bread dough, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake another 15-20 minutes to brown the crust. This recipe creates the perfect loaf of bread! It has a crispy crust with a range of colors from dark to golden to light. The interior has air pockets and a slightly moist, elastic texture that springs back when you press your finger into it. Enjoy! If you like this recipe, subscribe to Artzy Foodie to get all the latest tasty goodness straight to your inbox! And, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. No knead bread made in a dutch oven is an easy recipe for homemade artisan bread that has a crispy crust and a soft chewy center! If you don’t like to do a lot of measuring or kneading, but love the smell and taste of homemade bread, this super simple no knead bread recipe is for you!