No-Knead Perfect Bread: Don’t Bake Bread Until You’ve Seen This Recipe!

Activate yeast: In a large bowl, mix the lukewarm water, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Mix dry ingredients: Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until combined. The dough will be sticky and shaggy — no kneading needed!

First rise: Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise at room temperature for 8–12 hours or overnight. The dough should double in size and be bubbly.

Shape the dough: Lightly flour your hands and a work surface. Turn out the dough and fold it over itself a couple of times. Shape it into a ball.

Second rise: Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper, cover, and let rise for another 1–2 hours.

Preheat oven: About 30 minutes before baking, place a Dutch oven or heavy pot with a lid into your oven and preheat to 230°C (450°F).

Bake: Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven. Transfer the dough with the parchment paper into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden brown and crusty.

Cool: Remove the bread from the pot and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

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