Easy No-Knead Bread Recipe
This easy no-knead bread recipe makes soft, fluffy homemade bread using simple pantry ingredients. No mixer and no kneading required — perfect for beginners.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2½ cups warm water 38–40°C / 100–104°F
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour dough should be soft and sticky
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, sugar, flour, and salt until fully combined. The dough should be soft and sticky.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- Wet or lightly oil your hands and gently fold the dough over itself to gather it together.
- Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Repeat the folding process 3 times total, resting 15 minutes between each fold.
- After the final fold, let the dough rest for another 15 minutes without folding.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and divide into 6 or 9 equal pieces.
- Place pieces on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- The dough should remain sticky — avoid adding too much flour.
- Use wet or oiled hands when folding to prevent sticking.
- Bread is done when the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.