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Amazing no knead bread recipe with video tutorial! This SUPER flavorful homemade bread requires 1 bowl, 4 ingredients and no work. Gorgeous crust and moist crumb! Variations of traditional white bread and healthy whole grain bread recipes included. - A Piece of Rainbow

No Knead Bread Recipe

Amazing no knead bread recipe with video tutorial! This SUPER flavorful homemade bread requires 1 bowl, 4 ingredients and no work. Gorgeous crust and moist crumb! Variations of traditional white bread and healthy whole grain bread recipes included. - A Piece of Rainbow

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade bread, no knead bread, whole grain bread
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Waiting time 12 hours
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 1 two pound loaf
Calories 64 kcal
Author A Piece of Rainbow

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups bread flour, unbleached
  • 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 ½ cups warm water
  • ¾ tsp yeast, instant dried yeast or rapid rise yeast
  • 2 ¼ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Gather the flour, yeast, and salt in a 2 ½ to 3 quart mixing bowl. You can use stainless steel, glass, or ceramic. Stir the ingredients together. Add the warm water and stir to combine.

  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for one hour. 

  3. OPTIONAL step: After one hour fold the dough as shown in the video. Cover the bowl again.

  4. Leave at room temperature for one hour( 2 hour total ). place the covered dough in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours.

  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board or counter. Rinse and dry the bowl. Line it with a single piece of cheesecloth, and dust with flour.

  6. Shape the bread into a round ball and place it smooth side down in the cheesecloth lined bowl. The bowl will keep the dough from spreading too much resulting in a nicer loaf of bread.
  7. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
  8. After the dough has risen for 30 minutes, place a dutch oven or other heavy duty 8qt pot on a rack in the lower third of the oven. Turn the oven on to 425°F to preheat.
  9. One hour after the dough has risen it is now time to place the bread in the oven. Watch the video to see how to prepare the parchment paper and transfer the loaves. When scoring the bread be sure to use a sharp razor blade or knife. Using a swift motion will make a cleaner cut. The cut will allow the bread to expand better.
  10. Transfer the loaf to the hot pan and cover. Bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Uncover the loaf and continue to bake for 40 minutes. The loaf should be a deep golden brown. Time and temperatures may vary with different types and brands of ovens.
  12. Remove the loaf from the pan and place on a rack to cool.
  13. Slice and enjoy! For a perfect 30 minute meal, try it with our favorite golden potato salad with eggs and nutritious greens! If you make this recipe, tag us on Instagram @apieceofrainbow. We would love to see it!