Easy 'No-Knead' Bread Recipe

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.

Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine water and yeast; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.

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

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a ball.

Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and place the dough inside, seam side up.

Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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