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.
Ingredients
- 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.
