Description
This simple overnight bread recipe requires no kneading and minimal effort. With a long fermentation process, you’ll get a loaf that’s soft, airy, and has a crispy golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp (active dry) yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (355ml) water
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, sugar, yeast) in a bowl.
- Add water and mix until dough comes together, sticky but not too wet.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel, let rise overnight for at least 12 hours.
- Shape the dough the next day into a loaf and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C), and if using a Dutch oven, place it inside to preheat.
- Bake dough for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
Optional: Add olive oil for moisture, herbs for flavor, or cheese for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight bread, no-knead bread, homemade bread, easy bread