4 Ingredient No Knead Bread Recipe - Cheapest Bread You Can Make! #recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour can be cheaper and still yield good texture.

yeast

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Sourdough starter can provide a unique flavor and is often more economical if maintained.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be a cheaper alternative.

Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.

Add water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes while the oven heats.

Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and sprinkle cornmeal on the bottom.

Place the dough into the Dutch oven and cover with the lid.

Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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