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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
380 ml water
6 g dry yeast
500 g bread flour
6 g salt

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

Pour 380 ml of water into a mixing bowl.

2

Add 6 g of dry yeast and stir until fully dissolved.

3

Add 500 g of bread flour and 6 g of salt to the bowl.

4

Mix all the ingredients together until no dry flour remains.

5

If dry flour remains, lightly spray a little water.

6

Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for 30–45 minutes.

7

Lightly wet your hand to prevent the dough from sticking.

8

Fold the dough from the outside toward the center 10–12 times to develop gluten and trap air.

9

Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for another 30–45 minutes.

10

Cover the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for 10–12 hours.

11

Sprinkle flour over the dough and scrape it out of the bowl without deflating it.

12

Gently open the dough by hand without pressing it down.

13

Fold the dough as shown and divide it into four pieces.

14

Shape the dough pieces into balls and cover them to rest for 15 minutes.

15

Shape the dough into loaves and seal the seams well.

16

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

17

Score the top with a razor blade or knife.

18

Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C (410°F) for 25–30 minutes.

19

Place a bowl of hot water at the bottom of the oven to create steam.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlovenrazor blade or knife

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Easy White BreadNo-Knead Bread

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