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How to Bake No-Knead Bread in a Skillet (updated)… super easy… no machines

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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 ounces cool tap water
1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
1.5 teaspoons salt
3.5 cups bread flour

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 ounces of cool tap water.

2

Add 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast and 1.5 teaspoons salt to the water and give a quick stir to combine.

3

Add 3.5 cups of bread flour to the mixture, placing it on the edge of the bowl to avoid splashing.

4

Stir to combine the ingredients; no heavy stirring is needed.

5

Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the flour.

6

Tumble the dough to mix the wet flour from the top with the dry flour below.

7

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

8

After proofing overnight, spray a skillet with non-stick spray.

9

Scrape the dough from the bowl and roll it into a ball, then place it into the skillet.

10

Cover the skillet with a lint-free towel and let it proof for 30 to 60 minutes until fully proofed.

11

Move the oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

12

Once preheated, place the skillet in the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

skillet9-inch metal pie panglass bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Easy White BreadNo-Knead Bread

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