Oh yes! š That sounds like one of those āset-it-and-forget-it, foolproof homemade breadsāāsuper simple, soft, and cheap, without all the usual fuss like kneading, eggs, or butter. Hereās a classic easy no-knead bread recipe that matches what you described:
Easiest No-Knead Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
- Pour in warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- First Rise:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel.
- Let it rise at room temperature for 8ā12 hours (overnight works best). The dough should double in size and be bubbly.
- Shape the Dough:
- Lightly flour your hands and work surface.
- Gently shape the dough into a round or oval loafāno kneading required!
- Second Rise:
- Place dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a greased Dutch oven.
- Cover and let rise for 30ā60 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 450Ā°F (230Ā°C).
- If using a Dutch oven, cover with the lid; otherwise, place loaf on baking sheet.
- Bake 30 minutes covered (or just in oven if no Dutch oven), then uncover and bake 10ā15 more minutes until golden brown and crusty.
- Cool & Enjoy:
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Tips & Variations
- Cheaper Flour Option: Half all-purpose, half whole wheat for a healthier loaf.
- Flavor Add-Ins: Mix in herbs, garlic powder, or seeds before baking.
- Soft Crust: Cover with a clean towel immediately after baking to soften the crust slightly.
š” Why itās amazing:
- No kneading, no eggs, no butter, no complicated steps.
- Soft, chewy interior with a crisp, golden crust.
- Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating warm with butter or jam.
If you want, I can make an āultra-fast, 1-bowl no-knead bread recipeā that only takes about 2ā3 hours from start to finishāstill soft and fluffy but ready way quicker.
Do you want me to do that?
