World's Easiest Yeast Bread – Artisan, No Knead
~2 hrs 47 min (+ optional 8–72 hr chill)10–12 slices
A no-knead artisan bread with thick crispy crust and chewy crumb with large holes, made with just flour, yeast, salt and water in 3 minutes of active effort.
| prepPreheat oven to 230°C / 450°F (220°C fan) 30 minutes before baking, with Dutch oven inside | ||||||||
| 450 g flour (bread or all-purpose) | Mix flour, yeast & salt; add water, stir until incorporated | Rise 2–3 hrs until doubled, bubbly & wobbly | Refrigerate up to 3 days for flavour (optional) | Warm chilled dough 45–60 min at room temperature | Fold dough sides inward into rough round; flip seam-side down onto parchment | Bake covered 30 min in preheated Dutch oven | Bake uncovered 12 min until deep golden & crispy | Cool on rack 10 min before slicing |
| 2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (halve if using table salt) | ||||||||
| 375 ml very warm tap water (up to 55°C / 130°F) | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 tbsp flour (for dusting work surface & shaping) | ||||||||
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