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Easy No-Knead Bread Baked in a Skillet (No Dutch Oven... No Problem)

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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
3 cups bread flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
12 ounces cold tap water
olive oil or vegetable oil for coating

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

Measure 3 cups of bread flour using a scoop and shake method.

2

Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of instant yeast to the flour.

3

Mix the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution of salt and yeast.

4

Pour in 12 ounces of cold tap water.

5

Use the handle end of a spoon to combine the wet and dry ingredients until blended, about 1 minute.

6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it proof on the counter overnight for 8 to 24 hours.

7

After proofing, check that the dough has doubled in size.

8

Coat a glass bowl with olive oil or vegetable oil.

9

Lightly dust the workspace with flour and scrape the dough out of the bowl.

10

Pat the dough to flatten and fold it over onto itself to form a ball.

11

Place the dough back in the oiled bowl, drizzle with more oil, and turn to coat.

12

Cover the bowl with a flour sack towel and let it proof for 1 to 2 hours.

13

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and position the rack to the low part of the oven with the skillet inside.

14

After 1 hour of proofing, remove the dough and plop it into the preheated skillet.

15

Score the dough and place it in the oven.

16

Set the timer for 30 minutes to bake the bread.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletglass bowlplastic bowl scraperoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Easy White BreadNo-Knead Bread

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