"Somewhat of a legend, this recipe was inspired from a synthesis of different sources making no knead bread. Popularized by Jim Lahey, this technique is time tested and fool proof!
Sourdough bread is still a work in progress for me, so I’ll stick with this easy recipe instead!"
Easy No Knead Boule
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 1 loaf
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ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water
Method
Step 1
Whisk the flour, salt, and yeast together
Step 2
Slowly stir in the water with a wooden spoon until combined
Step 3
Cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for at least 12 hours
Step 4
VERY generously flour a surface and turn out the dough
Step 5
Use the tips of your fingers to pull the edges of the dough to the center to for a cohesive ball
Step 6
Place seam side down on some parchment paper and coat the top with flour, the ncover with a kitchen towel, rise for another hour or two
Step 7
Preheat an oven to the hottest it will go (around 240 C or 475 F)) and leave the Dutch oven inside for an hour or so
Step 8
Score the bread with a sharp paring knife and then drop it (carefully and swiftly) into the Dutch oven, then bake covered for 30 mins
Step 9
Remove the lid and bake an additional 15 mins, then cool for 10 minutes before cutting open