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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
14 oz warm water
1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 and 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

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 14 oz of warm tap water.

2

Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

3

Add 1 and 1/4 teaspoon of instant yeast and shake it in.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and stir to combine.

5

Gradually add 3 and 1/2 cups of bread flour, starting with 1/2 cup and then adding 3 cups using the scoop and shake method.

6

Stir to combine until the dough comes together.

7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it proof for 1 hour and 30 minutes in a warm environment.

8

After proofing, the dough should have risen and doubled in size.

9

Spray an 8 1/2 by 4 and 1/2 inch bread pan with no-stick spray.

10

Degas the dough by pulling and stretching it, then dust with flour to make it less sticky.

11

Roll the dough into the bread pan and cover with a lint-free towel to proof for another 30 minutes.

12

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

13

Bake for 40 minutes, then remove from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

8 1/2 by 4 and 1/2 inch bread panplastic wrapno-stick spraylint-free towel

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Easy White BreadNo-Knead Bread

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