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No-knead Bread

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Expect the dough to feel sticky when you turn it out. Use just enough flour to handle it, then let the loaf cool before slicing so the interior can finish setting.

Serving of No-knead Bread; presentation may vary
Serving variation: no-knead sourdough bread. Image resized for web. Photo: Nutrition, Food Safety & Health · Source · CC0
Servings (recipe yield)
8-12 slices
Prep time
13 hr
Cook time
50 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

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Ingredients

  • 3 c flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp instant yeast or 1.25/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • Oven-safe pan

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients then add the hot water. It should come out as a firm dough.
  2. Leave the dough at room temperature for 12 hours. You can then keep the dough in the fridge for up to 48 hours before cooking.
  3. Preheat oven and pan to 450 F (230 C).
  4. Bake for 30 minutes covered (e.g. aluminum foil), then 20 minutes uncovered.

Source: Public Domain Recipes · enthdegree · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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