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Three slices of no knead overnight bread next to a butter crock

Easy No Knead Overnight Bread

This is the best, simplest bread recipe ever! With just 4 ingredients, you can bake a perfect, hearty loaf of bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Proofing Time 18 hours
Total Time 19 hours 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 1 Large Loaf

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven Covered Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoon dry active yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 cups warm water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, proof the yeast in warm water until bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix the flour and salt until fully combined, forming a sticky dough.
  • Spray plastic wrap with cooking spray and cover the dough. Let it sit at room temperature for 18-24 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a 5-6 quart Dutch oven inside to warm while the oven preheats.
  • Spray the warm Dutch oven with cooking spray and scoop the dough into it..
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the bread reaches an internal temperature of 190℉.
  • Let the bread cool in the Dutch oven until it is cool enough to remove. Then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

•You can halve this recipe to make a smaller loaf. Start checking the temperature around 45-60 minutes.
•This dough rises significantly overnight; use a larger bowl to avoid overflow. We jokingly call it “exploding bread” in my family.
•Instant yeast can be used in equal amounts without the need for proofing.