World’s Easiest Yeast Bread recipe – Artisan, NO KNEAD
Experience the joy of baking with the World’s Easiest Yeast Bread recipe – Artisan, NO KNEAD. This no-fuss recipe is perfect for both novice and seasoned bakers who crave fresh, homemade bread without the hassle of kneading. With a crispy crust and soft, airy interior, this artisan-style loaf is versatile enough to complement any meal. Whether enjoyed warm with butter, transformed into gourmet sandwiches, or served alongside soups, this bread will surely impress. Best of all, with minimal effort required and the option to make it ahead of time, you’ll be able to savor delicious homemade bread whenever you desire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (450g) flour (bread or all-purpose)
- 2 tsp instant or rapid-rise yeast
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups (375ml) very warm tap water
- 1 ½ tbsp flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Add very warm water and mix until fully incorporated; expect a wet dough.
- Cover the bowl with cling wrap or a plate and let it rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- To enhance flavor, refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days if desired.
- Preheat your Dutch oven at 230°C (450°F).
- Dust your work surface with flour, scrape out the dough, and fold to shape gently.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper seam-side down before placing it in the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg