No-Knead, No-Touch Bread
2 hours 30 mins
serves 8
serves 8
The easiest bread of all — just a spoon, a bowl, and one short rise. No kneading, no touching, no drama.
Easy


Ingredients
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
7 g instant yeast
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
7 g instant yeast
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) warm water
1 1/2 tsp salt
Method
quick mix Put flour and yeast in a bowl. Add water and stir with a spoon for a few seconds until just combined.
add salt Sprinkle in the salt and stir briefly to distribute. Do not overmix.
short rise Cover and leave in a warm spot for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until puffy and slightly bubbly.
rough shape with a spoon Use a spoon or spatula to fold it over once or twice and scrape into a rough shape.
bake Transfer onto baking paper or into a lined pan. Bake at 220°C for 30 to 40 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack before slicing
quick mix Put flour and yeast in a bowl. Add water and stir with a spoon for a few seconds until just combined.
add salt Sprinkle in the salt and stir briefly to distribute. Do not overmix.
short rise Cover and leave in a warm spot for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until puffy and slightly bubbly.
rough shape with a spoon Use a spoon or spatula to fold it over once or twice and scrape into a rough shape.
bake Transfer onto baking paper or into a lined pan. Bake at 220°C for 30 to 40 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack before slicing
