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Crispy No-Knead Artisan Bread

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An easy no-knead artisan bread recipe that yields a crispy crust with a soft, airy inside. Perfect for beginners and requires minimal equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups (415 ml) warm water
  • ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • Semolina or cornmeal for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Stir to evenly distribute yeast and salt.
  2. Pour in 1 ¾ cups (415 ml) warm water and 1 tablespoon olive oil if using. Stir with a wooden spoon until dough forms a shaggy, sticky mass.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Let rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and doubled in size.
  4. Lightly flour a work surface. Scrape dough onto surface and fold over itself a couple of times to form a rough ball. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Shape dough into a tighter ball by folding edges under. Place seam-side down on parchment paper dusted with flour or semolina. Cover and let rise 1 to 2 hours until puffed.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with Dutch oven and lid inside for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove hot Dutch oven. Lift parchment with dough and place inside pot. Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes.
  8. Remove lid and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until crust is deep golden and crisp.
  9. Transfer bread to cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Preheat the Dutch oven for at least 30 minutes to ensure a crispy crust. Use just enough flour to prevent sticking without making the dough dense. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to set the crust. Spritz water inside the oven before baking to increase crust crackle. Timing for rises can be flexible; trust the dough’s appearance and feel.

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