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Never Buy Bread Again: The Easiest 4-Ingredient Daily Bread (No Kneading)

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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
480 ml water
8 g dry yeast
650 g bread flour
8 g salt
butter
honey

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

Add 480 ml of water to a bowl.

2

Add 8 g of dry yeast and stir until dissolved.

3

Add 650 g of bread flour and 8 g of salt; mix until no dry flour remains.

4

Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for 1–1.5 hours until it doubles in size, or refrigerate for 12–18 hours.

5

Sprinkle flour on top of the dough and gently scrape it with a spatula.

6

Transfer the dough onto baking paper without shaping it.

7

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

8

Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C (410°F) for about 30 minutes, placing a bowl of boiling water on the bottom for steam.

9

Spread butter on top and add honey while the bread is hot.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Easy White BreadNo-Knead Bread

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