Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread

Ingredients

• 600 grams all-purpose flour
• 3 grams active dry yeast
• 8 grams salt
• 400 grams warm water

Method

1. 01

   The Night Before

2. 02

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.

3. 03

   Pour in the warm water.

4. 04

   Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not worry if it looks messy; that is exactly how it should look.

5. 05

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.

6. 06

   Let the dough rest at room temperature for 8-12 hours. I usually make mine before bed and bake it the next morning.

7. 07

   Bake the Bread

8. 08

   The next morning, place your Dutch oven with the lid on into the oven.

9. 09

   Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) while the Dutch oven heats up.

10. 10

    Shape the Dough

11. 11

    Generously flour your work surface.

12. 12

    Turn the dough out onto the counter.

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    Sprinkle with a little more flour, just enough to make it easy to handle.

14. 14

    Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces.

15. 15

    Gently shape each piece into a round loaf.

16. 16

    Place each loaf onto a piece of parchment paper.

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    Using a sharp knife or bread lame, make a few diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf so the bread can expand as it bakes.

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    Bake

19. 19

    Carefully place one loaf, along with the parchment paper, into the hot Dutch oven.

20. 20

    Cover and bake for 40 minutes.

21. 21

    Remove the lid and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and beautifully crisp.

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    Repeat with the second loaf.

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    Cool

24. 24

    Transfer the bread to a cooling rack.

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    Let it cool before slicing, if you can wait.

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    Around Our Table Tip

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    Do not add too much flour when shaping the dough. A sticky dough is what creates those beautiful airy holes inside the bread.

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    Make It Your Own

29. 29

    Mix in roasted garlic and rosemary.

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    Add shredded Parmesan.

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    Sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning on top before baking.

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    Fold in olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or shredded cheddar cheese.