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no knead wheat bread

No Knead Overnight Bread

Only 5 ingredients, no fancy gadgets, and NO elbow grease make this no knead overnight bread the EASIEST, healthy, homemade bread recipe you can find! Customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs and then TRY to stop eating it! I dare you!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 43 minutes
Course Breads
Cuisine American
Servings 20 slices
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden Spatula
  • 4 QT Deep dish, covered baker with lid **see notes for other cooking vessel options

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c Whole Wheat Flour *sifted
  • 2 c All-Purpose Flour *sifted
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast *half a packet
  • 2 tbsp Herbs of your choice **optional
  • 2 c Warm Water

Instructions
 

  • Sift the flours and mix in the yeast, salt and herbs.
  • Slowly add warm water, stirring with wooden spatula until well combined.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and leave it sit in a warm space.
  • Let rest for 12-18 hours (overnight) until doubled in size and bubbling on top.
  • Place cooking vessel and lid in oven while preheating oven to 450F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover dough.
  • Pour about a cup of all-purpose flour over top of dough ball in bowl.
  • Working on picking the dough up, continuously move flour around outside of dough ball until completely covered with a thin layer of flour and you are able to remove from mixing bowl.
  • Place ball on parchment paper and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Score dough lightly with an "X" (about 1/8") and sprinkle with water before baking.
  • Remove dish from oven and carefully lower dough on paper into the middle.
  • Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and bake for another 10 minutes to achieve that perfectly browned, crusty top.
  • Remove from baking dish and cool on wire rack before slicing and serving!
  • Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag at room temperature for up to a week/ in the fridge for 2+ weeks.

Notes

Most frequently asked question:
Q. Can you use all all purpose flour instead of wheat flour?
A. Yes!  Same measurements and the dough works the same!
Cooking Vessel Options:
  1. (Pampered Chef) 4 QT. Stone Deep Dish Baker **preferred**
  2. Round Cast Iron Dutch Oven (3.5-5.5 QT) **finishes with a tougher bottom crust
  3. Any 3.5-5.5 QT. oven-safe pot with lid **results will vary slightly from preferred
Mix in Herb Ideas:
  1. Rosemary
  2. Thyme
  3. Garlic
  4. Basil
  5. Italian Seasoning
  6. Sundried Tomato
  7. Chive
Have more fun with it:
Adding cheese to the top during the final 10 minute bake really elevates your bread flavor!
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