Chestnut Free Classic No-Knead Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, crackling loaf out of a blazing hot Dutch oven, especially when the ingredient list is this short and honest. Four pantry staples — flour, yeast, salt, and water — come together in a shaggy, sticky dough that does most of the work on its own during a long, slow rest. That extended fermentation is the real magic here: it builds complex flavor and an open, chewy crumb without a single minute of kneading. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a breath of fresh air compared to store-bought loaves that can carry unexpected cross-contact risks from shared production lines. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can bake with genuine confidence. The covered Dutch oven traps steam in the early bake, giving the crust that audible crackle and deep mahogany color you'd expect from an artisan bakery. Just be sure to let it cool the full hour before slicing — the crumb is still setting, and the wait is absolutely worth it.
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8 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups water, room temperature
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Add the water and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until no dry flour remains and a shaggy, sticky dough forms — about 1 minute. The dough will look rough and wet; that is correct.
- 2
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, until the surface is dotted with bubbles and the dough has roughly doubled in size.
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