No-Knead Bread (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp instant or active dry yeast
- 1½ cups (360 ml) warm water
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Add water and stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
- Cover loosely and let rest 12–18 hours at room temperature (65–75°F / 18–24°C).
→ Dough should double and be bubbly. - Turn dough onto a floured surface. Fold edges over itself 2–3 times.
- Shape into a rough ball. Cover and rest 30–45 minutes.
- While resting, heat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
- Carefully place dough into hot Dutch oven (use parchment if desired).
- Cover and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake 10–15 minutes more until deep golden brown.
- Cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Texture
- Crust: crisp & crackly
- Inside: airy with large holes
Easy Variations
- Olive & Rosemary: add ¼ cup chopped olives + 1 tbsp rosemary
- Garlic Herb: add 1 tsp garlic powder + dried herbs
- Whole Wheat: replace 1 cup flour with whole wheat flour
- Seeded Top: sprinkle sesame or flax before baking
No Dutch Oven?
Bake on a sheet pan with a small oven-safe dish of water on the bottom rack for steam.
Pro Tips
✔ Dough should be sticky — don’t add extra flour
✔ Longer rise = better flavor
✔ Use a scale for best results