EASY No Knead Bread | The ONLY Bread Recipe You'll Need

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a healthier nut option, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries offer a similar tartness, while raisins are typically cheaper.

In a large bowl, add 3 cups of bread flour.

Add 2 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar.

Add 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then whisk to combine.

Pour in 1 1/2 cups of warm water (about 130°F) and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 to 3 hours until it doubles in size.

Prepare the fruit mixture by combining 1/2 cup of chopped apricots, 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, and 1/2 cup of raisins in a bowl.

Add the zest of 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg to the fruit and mix well.

Dust a clean work surface with bread flour and turn the risen dough out onto it.

Flatten the dough slightly and add the fruit mixture on top.

Using a bench scraper, fold the dough over the fruit, incorporating it evenly throughout the dough.

Shape the dough into a round ball and place it back into a bowl dusted with flour.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it proof for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside to heat up.

After the second proofing, turn the dough out onto parchment paper and score the top with a knife or bread lame.

Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and place the dough inside, then cover with the lid.

Bake the bread for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top.

Allow the bread to cool for about 2 minutes before slicing.

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