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No Knead White Bread

Cultural Context

No Knead White Bread emerged as a popular baking method in the early 2000s, credited to Jim Lahey. This technique allows for a simple, hands-off approach to bread-making, making it accessible for home bakers. Its cultural significance lies in its ability to produce artisan-style bread with minimal effort. Today, variations abound, with many bakers experimenting with different flours and add-ins, making it a beloved staple in kitchens worldwide.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups warm water
3.25 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons yeast

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour can enhance texture.

yeast

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Sourdough starter can be a natural alternative to commercial yeast.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine offers a cost-effective substitute.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water is the most economical option.

1

Start with 1.5 cups of warm water.

2

Add 3.25 cups of flour to a bowl.

3

Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 0.5 teaspoons of yeast to the flour.

4

Use a Danish dough whisk to gently stir the mixture together until it forms a shaggy dough.

5

Cover the bowl and let it sit for 12 to 18 hours to rise.

6

After rising, prepare a piece of parchment paper with flour on it.

7

Transfer the dough onto the floured parchment paper.

8

Roll the dough up on itself and pinch the top to create a smooth surface.

9

Let the shaped dough rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven.

10

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

11

After 30 minutes, carefully transfer the dough into the preheated Dutch oven and cover with the lid.

12

Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.

13

Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the crust.

14

Check the bottom of the bread by tapping it; it should sound hollow when cooked.

15

Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlDanish dough whiskparchment paperDutch oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Easy White BreadNo-Knead Bread

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