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Simple No Knead Artisan Bread

This is the easiest way to bake a bakery quality loaf of crusty bread right in your own kitchen.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Simple No Knead Artisan Bread
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
45 minutes
Total
13 hours
Serves
8

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. This recipe is a favorite because it requires absolutely no kneading, yet it still produces that perfect, crispy crust and soft airy center that everyone loves.

My top tip is to make sure your dutch oven is piping hot before you drop the dough inside. This trick is what creates that beautiful, golden brown exterior we all want for sandwiches or just a simple slice with butter.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 and 1/2 cups warm water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the flour, salt, and yeast together in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.

  3. 3

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit on your counter at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.

  4. 4

    When you are ready to bake, place a dutch oven into your oven and preheat it to 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball.

  6. 6

    Carefully place the dough into the hot dutch oven, cover it with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove the lid and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.

  8. 8

    Cool the loaf on a wire rack before slicing.

💡 Tips

Store your bread in a paper bag or a bread box to keep the crust crispy. If you keep it in plastic, the crust will soften. This bread freezes perfectly, so you can slice it and keep it in the freezer for toast whenever you need it.

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