Simple No Knead Bread requires little more than stirring together a few ingredients, waiting for a short spell, slipping the dough into a hot Dutch oven, then baking. Dreams really do come true!
Like so much of the East Coast we were hit by the intense snowstorm that captivated the airwaves last week. The storm that delivered the kind of weather that is best experienced from the warm side of a window. A window situated by a cozy seat plumped with pillows and blankets. A window which allows the beauty of the outdoors in, while keeping the cold snap of air out.
Come March I may not be singing this tune but for now I love this weather. As long as everyone is safe there is something magical about the hushed tones of January. They speak to me. Hushed tones speak to me. Is that an oxymoron?
So Saturday morning the hushed tones spoke to me in the form of food.
Friday night Dom made a big pot of split pea soup – gosh that guy can cook – and I woke up Saturday wanting to join in on the fun. That’s when it came to me – Simple No Knead Bread.
Is there anything better than hot-from-the-oven-made-from-scratch-bread?
Is there anything better than homemade bread that comes together in no time?
Homemade bread that needs only a few hours of rest before baking up to a golden crusty piping hot loaf?
I don’t think so.
This beautiful craggy round loaf was met with rave reviews from Dom and Luc. And these favorable reviews, from a family who knows its way around a loaf of bread, is quite a testament. With its crunchy crusty exterior and soft and chewy interior – it’s the food of gods and goddesses.
There’s a good chance you guys have made or have at least seen gorgeous recipes all over the interwebs for no knead bread, so you’ll not be surprised to know that today’s post was inspired by the simple, fast and phenomenal recipes out there.
They are no joke.
This is no joke.
You want good bread fast?
Here you go!
Buon Appetito!
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Simple No Knead Bread
- Category: Bread
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Simple No Knead Bread requires little more than stirring together a few ingredients, waiting for a short spell, slipping the dough into a hot Dutch oven, then baking. Dreams really do come true!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for shaping
- 1/2 tsp yeast, active dry or instant
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups hot tap water (not boiling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine 3 cups flour, yeast and salt.
- Add water and stir until well-combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, transfer dough to a well-floured surface and sprinkle a little flour on the dough to make shaping easier. (1 – 2 Tbsp)
- Using a scraper, fold dough over 10 – 12 times to form into a ball.
- Place in a parchment lined bowl and cover with a towel.
- Allow to rest for about 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, place Dutch oven with the lid on in a cold oven and preheat to 450 F.
- When the oven reaches 450, lift the parchment paper with dough and carefully place in the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove lid and parchment paper and return bread, uncovered, to the oven for another 10 – 15 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Eat.
CIAO!
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There is nothing I love more than the warm aroma of bread baking at home…there is something so comforting and cozy about it. Although we are in the middle of summer here, nothing stops me from baking a delicious loaf of bread.
I love your no knead recipe…just makes the process so much better. The crust looks absolutely amazing, I cannot wait to try.
Keep warm and I hope that you are having a great week Annie 🙂
Homemade bread works in all the seasons, doesn’t it?! Thank you, my friend! Enjoy the warmth!
I’ve been dreaming about this bread ever since I saw it on Facebook. Not only does the interior texture look divine, that crackled exterior has me swooning!
Is there anything better than homemade bread? Thank you, my friend!
I’ve always wanted to try no knead bread, Annie – but never got around to it. But you have totally inspired me – that shot of the bread breaking open is just perfect. Bread is my weakness – so this is calling to me! Happy New Year!
I wish you could have been here to experience the aroma! Just mean you’ll have to make it! 😉 Thanks, my friend! 🙂
This winter has been crazy and it hasn’t even started yet, but I love the snow 🙂 I’d love to make some no knead bread, can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂 Looks amazing!
It’s just so pretty – isn’t it! Thanks, friend!
I’ve just started baking sourdough and no-kneads the past 6 months, and NOTHING beats a fresh loaf of bread right out of the oven!! This loaf is gorgeous! It would be so good paired with a big pot of soup on a cold day!
I see you making your sourdough!! So impressive! That’s a next adventure…. 🙂
the pictures are beautiful Annie and that bread looks gorgeous! Now I want that with a cup of soup, yum!
Nothing better than homemade soup and bread on a blustery day! Thank you, dear!
We weren’t really supposed to be that affected by the storm, but boy were the meteorologists in this area dead wrong! We got about 6 inches of snow, which is a record for our area… and the snow is STILL on the ground. So I need at least 10 loaves of this gorgeous no knead bread ASAP! Gimme all the carbs and cozy vibes, please! I can’t wait to make this! I bet it makes your house smell just fantastic! Pinned! Stay warm, dear! XO
Oh nooooo! It’s really an unbelievable start to the year! Nick said Raleigh got hit too! This bread is all we need to get in a cozy state of mind! Good stuff! XO
Oh Annie, this bread looks amazing! I can almost taste that crispy, crunchy crust on top! Just wonderful, and I bet you the house smells just amazing when it bakes… yum! Stay cosy! 🙂
There isn’t anything about this bread that I don’t love! It’s an experience!! Thanks, dear! 🙂
OMG Annie! This bread with a big bowl of split pea soup sounds absolutely dreamy right now! It’s been a while since I made a loaf of homemade bread. I’ll need to get baking! Happy Monday!
It was a good Saturday!! Thanks, dear!
My Goodness! Looks soo good that I feel inspired to make some for tonight. Cannot go wrong with the simplicity of this recipe and the spectacular results:) Gotta be grateful for fermentation:) Have a wonderful week, Annie!
So grateful for simple recipes….and fermentation!! Thank you, friend!
Nothing, and I repeat NOTHING, compares to homemade bread. Especially when it’s dripping with butter. I’m going to see this loaf tonight in my dreams!
Oh mannnn – you are correct!! And perhaps we added butter too!!!!! 🙂
Love no-knead bread and yours is absolutely beautiful! Perfect with that soup and for this weather. I’m with you on “best enjoyed from the inside”. That’s how I get through our winter here 🙂
Oh yes – this bread is a little too perfect! And too easy! 😉 Winter can be calming when you don’t have to go out in it…or if you’re out but building a snowman! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Wow Annie! This is just what my weary eyes needed to see this morning!! That spectacular flour dusted crust and pillowy inside made my heart gush! Well done!! Take care.
Crusty homemade bread is always what the doctor ordered! So happy you like! Thanks, dear!
I’ve been wanting to make a no knead bread forever – I am absolutely trying this! You make it look effortless and so delicious. Hope you are staying warm xo!
Make it! Make it! It’s a very rewarding and delicious experience! Thanks, friend! xo
We love making our no-knead bread plus the variations. I can’t believe how easy and good it is. I wish I had that loaf. I would pair it with the soup we made. Love to dunk good hearty bread in my soup. Have a wonderful day!!
Yep! We were all about dunking in hubby’s split pea soup! Such a treat! Thanks, friend!
Totally wishing I had seen this yesterday!! But definitely saving for next weekend! Love how easy it is and that crust? Perfection! Bet it went lovely with that split pea soup. It’s definitely soup weather around here too with all the wind and snow so I definitely need comfort food. Have a wonderful week, my friend. P.S. your nails are GORGEOUS! XOXO
No kneads are amazing! I’m excited to play around with add-ins! This bread will go perfect with your chicken noodle soup! Stay warm, my dear!! Have a great week! XOXO