Brilliant No-Knead Bread

 

Ingredients

• 3½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast

• 1½ cups warm water

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or sunflower oil)

Instructions

 

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Instructions

1. Mix the dough
   In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms.

2. First rise
   Cover the bowl with cling film or a clean towel. Let rise at room temperature for 2–3 hours, until doubled in size.

3. Shape
   Lightly oil your hands and fold the dough over itself a few times inside the bowl. Divide into two portions and place into greased loaf tins.

4. Second rise
   Cover and rest for another 30–40 minutes.

5. Bake
   Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

6. Cool
   Remove from tins and cool on a rack before slicing.

Benefits

• Completely dairy-free and egg-free

• Budget-friendly with pantry staples

• Soft inside with a lightly crisp crust

Tips

• Brush the tops with olive oil for extra shine.

• Add seeds or herbs for flavour variations.

• Store wrapped in a cloth to keep the crust tender.