Faster No Knead Bread - Beginner Crusty Artisan Bread Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Baking powder can be a cheaper leavening agent.

Start by measuring 3 cups of flour, using either all-purpose flour or bread flour.

Add 1 teaspoon of fine ground sea salt to the flour.

Next, add 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast to the mixture.

In a separate container, measure 1 and 1/2 cups of warm water, ensuring it is not hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine the flour, salt, and yeast in a mixing bowl using a whisk to incorporate them.

Use a silicone spatula, wooden spatula, or Danish dough whisk to mix the dry ingredients together.

Gradually add the warm water to the flour mixture, stirring until a wet, sticky dough forms.

Once combined, cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

After the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare a baking surface by placing parchment paper on a baking sheet or using a Dutch oven.

Transfer the risen dough onto the prepared surface, shaping it gently without kneading.

Optionally, you can score the top of the dough with a sharp knife for a decorative touch.

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

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