The smell of fresh bread baking always fills me with hope and a sense of new beginnings. It’s simple, warm, and reminds me of life’s everyday miracles.
No-Knead Artisan Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Steps
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- On a floured surface, gently fold the dough a few times. Shape into a ball.
- Place dough on parchment paper and let rest for 30 minutes while oven preheats to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully transfer dough to the hot Dutch oven. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.