Description
An incredibly simple and budget-friendly no-knead bread recipe made with pantry staples. Soft on the inside with a lightly crisp crust, perfect for everyday use.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (9 g)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (12 g)
- 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast (10 g)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (360 ml, about 40°C)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar, and dry yeast.
- Pour in the warm water and vegetable oil.
- Stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms. Do not knead.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
- Let the dough rise at room temperature for 45 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Lightly oil a loaf pan or round baking pan.
- Gently stir the dough to release excess air, then pour it into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden on top and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Add dried herbs or seeds for variety.
- Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier version.
- Sprinkle flour on top before baking for a rustic look.
- Make sure the yeast is fresh and the water is the right temperature for a good rise.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
