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No Knead Peasant Bread

Cultural Context

No Knead Peasant Bread has its roots in traditional European baking, where simple ingredients were transformed into hearty loaves. This method allows for a crusty exterior and a soft, airy interior without the need for kneading, making it accessible for home bakers. Today, it’s cherished for its rustic charm and ease of preparation, often served at family gatherings and potlucks.

EuropeanFRmain
600 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups warm water
1 packet dry active yeast (about 2 and 1/4 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups regular plain flour
melted butter
garlic salt

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while being more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

1

Pour 2 cups of warm water into a bowl.

2

Sprinkle 1 packet of dry active yeast on top of the warm water and let it soak for 10 minutes.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt to the yeast mixture and mix to dissolve.

4

Add 4 cups of regular plain flour and mix until just combined.

5

Cover the bowl with a rack and let it sit until doubled in size.

6

Split the dough into two parts and place on a greased baking tray lined with nonstick baking paper.

7

Let the loaves rise again for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.

8

Brush the tops of the loaves with melted butter and sprinkle garlic salt on top.

9

Bake in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingresting

Equipment Needed

bowlbaking traynonstick baking paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenmilkeggs

Also Known As

Artisan BreadRustic Bread
Local Name: Pain paysan sans pétrissage

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