At Home with New West: No-Knead "Peasant Bread"

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-saving option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine is often less expensive.

In a large bowl, mix together 3 cups of flour, 1 3/4 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of Rapid fast-acting instant yeast.

Use a fork to evenly mix the dry ingredients.

Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water and mix with a wooden spoon, using your hands to ensure all flour is absorbed without overworking the dough.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for 12 to 16 hours to rise.

After 12 to 16 hours, preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a 4-quart Dutch oven inside.

Once preheated, lightly coat the Dutch oven with olive oil and flour.

Flour your surface and spatula, then gently remove the dough from the bowl, letting gravity assist.

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it into the preheated Dutch oven.

Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes at 450°F (232°C).

After 30 minutes, remove the cover and bake for an additional 20 minutes to achieve a golden color.

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