Easiest Bread Recipe for Beginners

Ingredients

• 3 cup Flour (all-purpose flour or bread flour)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Dry yeast
• 1.5 cup Water (warm water)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of flour, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of yeast.

2. 2

   Add 1.5 cups of warm water and stir with a spoon or spatula until a sticky dough forms. No kneading is required.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until it has roughly doubled in volume (approx. 2-3 hours).

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F). If available, preheat a cast-iron pot (Dutch oven) in the oven during the preheating process.

5. 5

   Carefully place the dough onto a floured surface, shape it briefly, and place it into the hot pot or onto a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake the bread for about 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy, and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

7. 7

   Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

This recipe requires no kneading. The long rising time provides the structure and flavor. Ideal as a side dish for steak, pasta, or salad.

Nutrition per serving

• Bread
• Baking
• Easy
• No-Knead
• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Side dish