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Overnight No Knead Bread

Overnight No Knead Bread

A crusty, chewy loaf made with flour, water, yeast, and salt that rests overnight and bakes in a Dutch oven.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water plus 1/2 cup more
  • ½ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Mix. Stir the flour, yeast, and salt together, add the water, and mix into a shaggy dough.
  • Rest. Cover and rest at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours.
  • Shape. Fold the dough into a loose ball on a floured surface and set it on parchment.
  • Bake covered. Heat the oven to 450 F with the Dutch oven inside, then bake the dough covered for 30 minutes.
  • Bake uncovered. Remove the lid and bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden, then cool on a rack.

Notes

Substitutions: Use bread flour for a chewier loaf.
Tips: Rest the dough 8 to 24 hours.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition is calculated per slice.
Keyword Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, overnight no knead bread, Salt, Warm Water