Name: No-Knead Crusty Bread
Cook time: 11 h
Total time: 11 h
Yield: 14 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 3.25 cups all purpose flour; 1.75 teaspoons salt; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 0.75 tsp active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; all-purpose flour

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No-Knead Crusty Bread

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No-Knead Crusty Bread

Instructions

Stir together the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Create a well in the center and add the warm water. Stir forcefully with a wooden spoon until the ingredients combine into a ragged dough.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise for 6-10 hours.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a Dutch oven with a sheet of parchment paper.

Turn the dough onto a liberally floured work surface. It will be quite sticky. With well-floured hands, shape the dough into a ball and place in the center of the parchment-lined Dutch oven.

Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake the bread on middle rack of oven for 30 minutes.

Remove the lid and continue baking until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 12-15 minutes.

Check to see that bread is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow bread to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Long Cold Fermentation for Flavor 🕐
Extend the bulk fermentation to 12-18 hours in the refrigerator instead of room temperature to develop deep, complex flavors and improve the dough's extensibility without additional kneading.
Dutch Oven Steaming Creates Crust 🍲
Preheat your Dutch oven in a 500°F oven for 30 minutes, then bake the dough covered for the first 20 minutes to trap steam and create that signature bakery-quality crispy crust.
Hydration Balance for Texture 💧
Aim for a dough hydration of 75-80% (more water relative to flour) to achieve maximum chewiness inside while maintaining structural integrity without kneading.
Yeast Activation Verification ✅
Proof your yeast by mixing it with warm water (110°F) and a pinch of sugar for 5-10 minutes before adding to flour; visible bubbles confirm viability and prevent dense, flat bread.
Score Strategically for Oven Spring 🔪
Make a sharp 1/4-inch deep diagonal slash across the dough's top just before baking to guide steam escape and maximize oven spring for an impressive rustic appearance.