Description
This no knead overnight artisan bread delivers a crisp, golden crust and a soft, airy crumb with minimal effort. A long fermentation develops incredible flavor, making it perfect for sandwiches, soups, or simply serving with butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 430g all-purpose flour or unbleached bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 360ml lukewarm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. Pour in the lukewarm water and stir until a wet, shaggy dough forms with no dry flour remaining. Do not knead.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
- Place a Dutch oven with its lid into the oven and preheat to 230°C (450°F). Turn the dough onto a generously floured sheet of parchment paper, gently shape it into a round loaf, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Carefully lower the dough into the hot Dutch oven using the parchment paper. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue baking for 15 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
The long overnight fermentation creates outstanding flavor and an airy crumb without kneading. Always allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing to preserve its texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg