4 Ingredients NO KNEAD Artisan bread without DUTCH OVEN . Everyone can make !!

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Craving artisan bread but don’t want the hassle of kneading? just 4 ingredients no-knead bread is unbelievably crispy on the outside and soft, airy inside—with zero effort! No Dutch oven? No problem! This is the easiest homemade bread you'll ever make. Perfect for beginners! Try it now and enjoy bakery-style bread at home.@Theapron41 Ingredients:- Bread flour-325 gm, 2.5 cups, 11.5 oz Water -250ml, 1 cup, 8.8 oz Instant dry yeast-1.5 tsp, 4.5 gm Salt -1 tsp, 5 gm methods:- 1- Mixing the Dough 250ml of water here—just room temperature, nothing fancy. For yeast, I’m using 1.5 teaspoons of instant dry yeast—no need to activate, just mix it right in. If you prefer active dry or fresh yeast, follow the package instructions. Planning an overnight rise? Cut the yeast in half for deeper flavor. Now, 325g of high-protein bread flour goes in—this gives the best chew and structure. mix bread flour with all-purpose flour too, and it’ll still turn out great. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix the dry ingredients well—this keeps the flavor evenly distributed. Now, combine everything. No kneading needed—just mix until there are no dry bits. If the dough feels stiff, add a little water. Different flours absorb differently, and we want a soft, well-hydrated dough—that’s the secret to great bread. 2-First Rest & Stretch and Folds Cover the dough and let it rest for an hour—this helps the flour absorb the water, making it easier to work with. After an hour, the dough has grown. Now, let’s strengthen it with a stretch and fold. Take one side, stretch it up, and fold it over. Rotate the bowl and repeat on all four sides. Be gentle but firm—the dough gets smoother and stronger with each fold. 3-Second Rest & Coil Folds Let it rest again for 30 minutes. For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight—this slow fermentation makes all the difference. Now, one final stretch and fold, and then we move to coil folds. Lift from the center and let the ends tuck under themselves—this builds strength while keeping the dough airy. Handle it gently so you don’t lose those beautiful air pockets. 4-Final Proof & Shaping Into the mold it goes. Cover it and let it proof for 30-45 minutes until it doubles in size. This is the final step before baking. 5- Baking for the Perfect Crust Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F)—a hot oven is key for that crisp, golden crust. Before baking, dust the top with flour for that rustic, artisan look. Then, sprinkle some water—this creates steam, the secret to a thin, crackly crust. Now, using a sharp knife or blade, score a deep cut down the center—this helps the bread expand and creates those beautiful, signature crusty ‘ears. 6- Creating Steam & Baking Cover the dough—I’m using aluminum foil, but a tray works too. Bake covered for 15 minutes to trap in steam. Then, uncover, add hot water to a tray for extra steam, and bake for another 35 minutes. Want a softer crust? Reduce the bake time a little. Love extra crunch? Let it go a bit longer. Essential Tips for Perfect Crusty Artisan Bread:- 1️⃣ Use High-Protein Flour Bread flour (12-14% protein) gives the best chewy texture and structure. 2️⃣ Hydration is Key More water = a more open, airy crumb. Aim for 75-80% hydration (water-to-flour ratio). If your dough feels too dry, don’t be afraid to add a little extra water. 3️⃣ Let Time Do the Work (Fermentation Magic!) A slow, overnight fermentation in the fridge develops deeper flavor and better structure. If short on time, proof at room temperature but expect less complexity in flavor. 4️⃣ Master the Stretch and Fold Technique Instead of kneading, use stretch and folds to strengthen the dough. Do 2-3 rounds at 30-minute intervals to build a strong gluten network. 5️⃣ The Coil Fold Trick for Open Crumb Lift from the center, let the ends fold under themselves. Keeps air pockets intact, leading to that signature holey, open crumb. 6️⃣ Steam = Crispy, Crackly Crust Sprinkle water on the dough before baking for extra steam. Add a tray of hot water in the oven to create steam. 7️⃣ Preheat Your Oven HOT ( 230°C / 450°F or more) A blazing-hot oven is essential for oven spring and a crisp crust. 8️⃣ Score Deep for the Best Oven Spring A sharp blade or bread lame helps control expansion and create beautiful crusty ears. more crusty bread video- #nokneadbread #homemadebread #artisanbread #crusty #easybread #easybreadrecipes #breadrecipe #breadrecipes #howtomakebread #softbread #baking #bakingrecipe #bakingrecipes #yeastbread #italianbread #frenchbread #theapron #theapron41 @Theapron41