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No-Knead Rustic Loaf Bread

A crusty artisan loaf with minimal effort — just 4 ingredients and no kneading, thanks to time doing the work.

Prep: 15 min · Rise: 12–18 hrs · Bake: 45 min Makes: 1 large loaf ★★★★★ 4.9 (430 ratings)
Freshly baked rustic loaf bread with a crusty golden crust

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add water; stir into a shaggy dough. Cover and let rest 12–18 hours at room temperature.

  2. 2

    Turn the bubbly dough onto a floured surface, fold it a few times, and shape into a ball. Rest 2 hours on parchment.

  3. 3

    Heat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a covered Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Score the top, transfer with parchment into the hot pot, and bake covered 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Uncover and bake 15 minutes more until deep golden. Cool an hour before slicing.

Pro tip: A long, slow rise builds flavor. Start the dough the night before and you'll have bakery-style bread by lunchtime.