Nothing beats the smell of homemade bread! It will amaze you how quick and easy it is to make this No Knead Bread and you can make the bread dough without any special tools!! My other favorite bread recipes include Honey Whole Wheat Bread and Easy Banana Bread. I have included some variations for making this No Knead Bread. You can make the bread dough even healthier by using whole wheat flour (see directions below) or add a variety of different flavors to the dough. You can also choose to bake it on a baking sheet or in a cast iron pan! It’s hard to believe there is absolutely no kneading required to make this bread, but you have to try it! I’m confidant you’ll “wowed” by how easy this bread is to make!
How to make No Knead Bread:
No Cast Iron Pan? Use a Baking Sheet!
Make the dough as directed, including allowing it to rise. Place it on a greased baking sheet.Add three cups boiling water to a 9×13 pan and set it on the lowest rack of your oven. The water will create steam which will help keep the bread crusty on the outside as it bakes. Bake for about 30-35 minutes.
The result is the same delicious, crusty bread, and I love that you can really shape the dough any way you like when you use this method. I shaped mine into a log and I cut 3 very shallow diagonal slits in the top (optional). I felt like I was eating my own homemade version of a La Brea baguette!
Variations:
Whole Wheat Flour: For best results, use half whole wheat flour and half white flour. Try stirring in 2 tablespoons of honey to the warm water, for a flavor boost. Make and bake as directed.Mix-Ins (add to the flour mixture, before adding water): 3 large cloves minced garlic plus 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary,1 cup favorite kind of shredded cheese (try adding a chopped jalapeño!)¾ cup dried cranberries and/or chopped nuts.
Freezing Instructions:
Make the dough and place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator, then allow to rise for 30-45 minutes at room temperature before baking. Baked (and cooled) loaves of bread can also be frozen for up to 3 months. This post contains affiliate links.
