No-Knead Bread

That’s awesome! It sounds like you’ve discovered a fun and easy way to make bread at home. I’d be happy to share some simple, yet delicious bread recipes for you to try. Here are a few:

1. No-Knead Bread

This is a super simple and foolproof recipe that doesn’t require any kneading!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast.
2. Add the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
4. Preheat your oven to 450°F and place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
5. After the dough has rested, shape it into a ball and place it on a floured surface.
6. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and place the dough inside.
7. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the crust.
8. Let it cool before slicing.

2. Classic Sandwich Bread

This recipe is perfect for soft, fluffy sandwich bread.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter.
3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
6. Let it rise for another 30-40 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
8. Let it cool on a wire rack.

3. Quick Focaccia

A soft, savory bread with a crisp crust that’s super easy to make!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
• Fresh rosemary and coarse salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add warm water and olive oil, mixing to form a dough.
3. Knead for 5-8 minutes, then cover and let rise for 1 hour.
4. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
5. Roll out the dough onto a greased baking sheet and dimple it with your fingers.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and coarse salt.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
8. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Would any of these work for you, or do you need a specific type of bread recipe?