No-Knead Crusty Bread
Directions
- 1Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
- 2Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the flour.
- 3Add 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (or one packet) to the bowl.
- 4Pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of really warm water.
- 5Mix the ingredients until combined.
- 6Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let it prove on the counter for 2 hours.
- 7After 2 hours, grab a piece of parchment paper and lightly flour it.
- 8Dump the dough onto the floured parchment paper.
- 9Shape the dough into a ball, lightly flouring it.
- 10Using a sharp knife, cut a square into the top of the dough to help it rise.
- 11Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and place the Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- 12Carefully place the dough (on the parchment paper) into the hot Dutch oven.
- 13Add 4 ice cubes to the Dutch oven, placing them behind the parchment paper to create steam.
- 14Place the Dutch oven on a baking pan to create a barrier and prevent the bottom of the bread from burning.
- 15Bake covered at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
- 16Bake uncovered at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for an additional 15 minutes, for a total of 45 minutes.
- 17Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 4 ice cubes
Equipment
large mixing bowldutch ovenparchment papersharp knifebaking pan
Tips
- The steam from the ice cubes helps create a crusty exterior.
- Place the Dutch oven on a beaten-up pan to create a barrier and prevent the bottom from burning.