World’s Easiest Yeast Bread recipe – Artisan, NO KNEAD
The World’s Easiest Yeast Bread recipe – Artisan, NO KNEAD is your go-to solution for baking fresh, homemade bread effortlessly. This no-knead recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort, delivering a crusty loaf that rivals your favorite bakery’s artisan bread. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to entertaining friends—this versatile bread can be customized with add-ins like cheese or herbs. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a deliciously chewy interior and a crispy crust that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (450g) flour (bread or all-purpose)
- 2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt/kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) very warm tap water
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and stir until combined; the dough should be wet and sticky.
- Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for even baking.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface, transfer it to parchment paper, and place it in the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg