adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

No-Knead Country Bread
0 Likes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1250 minutes
Make Chef John's easy no-knead country loaf for a delicious, foolproof bread the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
  • 3.5 cups white bread flour
  • 0.5 cup sprouted spelt flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine kosher salt
Instructions:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, spelt flour, and yeast using a wooden spoon. Pour in cold water and mix until a wet, sticky dough forms, approximately 3 minutes. Incorporate salt and mix for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover with foil, and let the dough rise at room temperature for 18 hours.
  • Gently press down on the dough with a spatula, scraping down the sides of the bowl and folding the dough over itself in a circular motion about 12 times.
  • Transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface. Dust the dough generously with flour. With floured hands, shape and smooth the dough into a round or oval shape within 1 to 2 minutes, adding extra flour if needed to prevent sticking. Aim for a smooth surface, the shape is flexible.
  • Place the dough on a Silpat-lined baking sheet and allow it to rise uncovered for about 2 hours until doubled in size. Expect the dough to spread out more than rise up, which is completely normal.
  • Preheat your oven to a toasty 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and position a rack in the center.
  • Make a shallow slash down the middle of the dough using a very sharp knife or razor, taking care not to deflate it too much. Optionally, spray the surface of the loaf lightly with water to help create a crust.
  • Place your creation on the center rack in the preheated oven and bake until it reaches a lovely golden brown color and the loaf sounds hollow when gently tapped, which should take around 30 minutes. Allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing into it.

Similar Recipes