No Knead Artisan Bread | Only 4 Ingredients

This no knead artisan style bread has only 4 ingredients and is a great introduction to for people those who want to get started baking bread.

Are you wanting to get into bread making, but feel intimidated by all the steps and rules you have to follow? Well this super easy no knead artisan style bread is going to be right up your alley! You simply mix together the four basic ingredients, let sit for a few hours, fold up, and bake. Super simple, super easy, super delicious!

This no knead bread features a crusty exterior and fluffy interior, the best of both worlds! This recipe is is great for someone who wants to start baking sourdough bread, but isn’t quite ready to take the plunge into caring for a sourdough starter. Although I will say baking sourdough isn’t as hard as you may think! (Check out my online class if you are interested in learning more).

Ingredients for Artisan Bread

Flour: This recipe works great with bread flour or all purpose flour. You will get a slightly fluffier interior with bread flour, but if you don’t have it on hand then try it with all purpose!

Yeast: I almost always use active dry yeast here, but rapid rise works great as well!

Salt: adds flavor and structure to your dough.

Water: warm water is best Try not to get it too hot, I like to keep it about the temperature I would make a baby bottle, no warmer than 130F.

How to Make Artisan Style Bread

• In a large bowl combine all four ingredients. Mix until there are no longer any dry bits in the bowl. 
• Cover the bowl and let sit for 4-12 hours. Yes! The timeline is that forgiving!
• When the dough is done rising it will be sticky and bubbly. Pour onto a well floured counter. 
• Gently fold the edges of the dough into the center to form a rough circle shape. Place into a bowl or proofing basket. Cover and allow to rise for another hour. 
• While the dough is rising preheat the oven with a dutch oven to 450 degrees. 
• Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper, and carefully place into the preheated dutch oven. Baked covered for 20 minutes. 
• Uncover the bread and reduce temperature to 425, bake an additional 15-20 minutes. 
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1-2 hours before slicing. 

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Artisan Style No Knead Bread

This no knead artisan style bread has only 4 ingredients and is a great introduction to for people those who want to get started baking bread.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Rise Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 50 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

 

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• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups water warm
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl combine all four ingredients. Mix until there are no longer any dry bits in the bowl.
• Cover the bowl and let sit for 4-12 hours. Yes! The timeline is that forgiving!
• When the dough is done rising it will be sticky and bubbly. Pour onto a well floured counter.
• Gently fold the edges of the dough into the center to form a rough circle shape. Place into a bowl or proofing basket. Cover and allow to rise for another hour.
• While the dough is rising preheat the oven with a dutch oven to 450 degrees.
• Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper, and carefully place into the preheated dutch oven. Baked covered for 20 minutes.
• Uncover the bread and reduce temperature to 425, bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1-2 hours before slicing.

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