The EASIEST, No-Knead Artisan BREAD Loaf | Good Food for Hard Times

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds flavor and probiotics.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar fat profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: coconut oil

Margarine can reduce saturated fat.

Welcome to the Farmer's Table, today we're making no-knead artisan bread.

Take half a cup of warm water (105°F to 110°F) and mix in 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, set aside for 5 minutes until bubbly.

In a mixing bowl, measure 3 cups of flour (450 grams) and add 2 teaspoons of salt, mix together.

Add the bubbly yeast mixture to the flour mixture, along with an additional cup of warm water to total 1.5 cups.

Mix the ingredients together until there are no pockets of dry flour, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

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

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.

After resting, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, covered with a towel.

Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven, add cornmeal to prevent sticking, and place the dough inside.

Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the lid and bake for an additional 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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