No Knead Bread

1Mixing the Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast (¼ teaspoon), and salt (1½ teaspoons).

2First Rise Add the warm water (1½ cups) and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours.

3Preparation for Baking After the first rise, the dough will be sticky and bubbly. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven with a lid inside to heat up.

4Shaping the Dough While the oven is preheating, transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Gently fold the dough over a few times to form a round shape. You can add nuts or seeds (½ cup), dried fruits (½ cup), or any other add-ins at this point, if desired.

5Baking the Bread Place a piece of parchment paper in the hot Dutch oven and carefully transfer the shaped dough onto it. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the bread has a golden crust.

6Cooling and Serving Once the bread is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade no-knead bread!