Lazy No-Knead Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cup warm water (Warm to the touch.)
• oil or baking grease (For greasing the 9 × 5-inch loaf pan all the way to the top, including the edges; the source does not specify a type or amount.)
• sesame seeds (A little, or enough to cover the top; the source also says other toppings may be used.)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and warm water in a mixing bowl. The water should feel warm to the touch.

2. 2

   Using a spoon mixer or mixer on speed 1, mix until no dry flour remains. Do not add extra flour or water if the dough initially seems to need it; continue mixing and trust the process.

3. 3

   Continue mixing for about 3 minutes, until the dough is very sticky but cohesive and there is no dry flour at the bottom of the bowl.

4. 4

   Set the dough aside. Grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan all the way to the top, including the edges in case the dough overflows during rising.

5. 5

   Use a spatula to scrape all of the dough into the greased loaf pan, including the remaining dough from the bowl.

6. 6

   Wet the spatula and smooth the surface of the dough until it is flat and very smooth.

7. 7

   Cover the pan and let the dough rest until it rises all the way to the top of the pan. The source shows this taking about 35 minutes.

8. 8

   While the dough rises, preheat the oven to 410°F.

9. 9

   Uncover the risen dough. Wet its surface and sprinkle a little sesame seed over the top, covering it as desired. Tap the topping lightly so it sticks to the dough.

10. 10

    Place the loaf pan on the lower-middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes at 410°F.

11. 11

    Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before serving, as stated in the spoken transcript.

Notes

The visible on-screen text specifies baking at 410°F, while the spoken transcript later says 400°F; 410°F was followed because it appears in the ordered visible recipe text. The source does not specify the type of grease, the amount of sesame seeds, or a detailed doneness test. The transcript says to rest the baked bread for 30 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• bread
• baking
• vegetarian
• hands-off
• yeast bread
• beginner-friendly
• quick-prep