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Easy No-Knead Bread

A simple, unprocessed no-knead bread that requires minimal preparation and no dough handling by hand.

4 hours 35 minutes Original post

Ingredients

  • 525g strong bread flour
  • 7g quick acting yeast
  • 15g Olive oil (or 1 tablespoon)
  • 395ml warm water
  • 12g fine salt
  • 50ml Warm water

Method

  1. 1

    Mix the flour, olive oil, 395ml warm water, and yeast together in a bowl using a spoon.

  2. 2

    Cover with cling film and leave to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Dissolve 12g fine salt in 50ml warm water, add to the dough, and mix until combined.

  4. 4

    Leave to rest for 3-4 hours in a warm place.

  5. 5

    Once risen, transfer the dough to a lined high-sided baking tray (max 30x20cm) or a loaf tin.

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 220C (fan).

  7. 7

    Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.