No-knead Bread

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the yeast with the sugar and warm water, set aside until the yeast is foamy and activated. It will take about 4 to5 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add flour and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add water and yeast mixture. Using wooden spoon or back of your spatula mix everything to mix until the flour is incorporated with the water. You can use your hands to finish if it gets a little hard to mix. But don't knead the dough, just mix it.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with lid or plastic wrap and leave it somewhere undisturbed for about 18 hours. Make sure your bowl is big enough. The dough will rise.

Step 5

After 18 hours, transfer the dough from the bowl onto a floured surface. Just pull it together onto a loose ball(as shown in the video). Cover it with a floured towel for about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Preheat your oven @450 degree Place a Dutch oven (I used 5.5 quart sizin the oven to preheat it as well.

Step 7

Now carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Remove the lid and Gently put the dough ball into the Dutch oven.

Step 8

Sprinkle a light coating of flour over the top.

Step 9

Take a sharp knife and slash the bread 2 to 3 times, making a cut about 1/2 inch deep. You can skip this step as well.

Step 10

Put the lid on and pop it in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, on the middle rack, After 35 minutes remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the loaf and let it cool on a rack before slicing. To keep it warm, cover with a towel. Enjoy Warm, crusty and soft No-Knead Bread with a warm cup of soup. Its a complete bliss. :)