Description
A simple and flavorful No-Knead Italian Bread that results in a crunchy crust and soft interior, perfect for sandwiches or as an accompaniment to soups.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast.
- Add water. Pour in the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover and rest. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat your oven. Preheat to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Prepare the Dutch oven. Carefully remove it from the oven and line with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough. Gently shape the dough into a ball and place it on the parchment.
- Let it rest again. Cover and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Bake it up. Using the parchment, lift the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
- Time to bake! Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cool down. Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
Store in a paper bag at room temperature for a couple of days or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg