Simple No-Knead Peasant Bread
A go-to bread recipe for beginners. No kneading required.
Ingredients
- 7 Grams Dry Active Yeast (2 ¼ Teaspoons)
- 12 Grams White Granulated Sugar (1 Tablespoon)
- 12 Grams Table Salt (2 Teaspoons)
- 250 Grams Warm Water (2 Cups)
- 480 Grams All-Purpose Flour (4 Cups)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir yeast, salt, and sugar into the warm water until all the grains dissolve.
- Add in flour and stir until incorporated.
- Cover and let rise until it doubles in size.
- Tip bread onto lightly greased and floured cooking pan. Divide into two lumps and shape into round loaves. Let dough rest for another hour.
- Brush with melted butter.
- Preheat oven to 425° F and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375° F and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Remember: knead the dough as little as possible. The more you knead, the more dense this bread becomes.