My very favorite kind of bread, though, is a fluffy white loaf of Homemade Bread. I love any kind of bread, from tender and flaky Biscuits to French Bread, to pillowy soft rolls. I have to confess, I’m kind of a bread addict. Nothing beats delicious homemade bread! If you love a good homemade bread recipe, you’ll also love our French Bread, White Bread Recipe and Banana Bread recipes. It tastes so much better than store-bought! I like Lodge because their prices are reasonable and the quality is good.This BEST Homemade Bread Recipe makes the most deliciously fluffy loaf of white bread. Click here for the Lodge 6 quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven that I have. ![]() But, I highly recommend buying a dutch oven □ I use mine quite frequently for baking bread and also for making soups and stews. That said, if you don't have a dutch oven, here is a good article I found on different ways to create steam in your oven without one: How to Make Crusty Bread without a Dutch Oven. Removing the lid that last 10-15 minutes lets the steam release and bread to get it's crusty, golden exterior. I've baked this bread plenty of times without refrigerating it first.ĭon't have a dutch oven? You can still make the bread! The reason behind using a dutch oven to bake bread is that it locks in steam, allowing the center of the bread to rise and evenly bake without the outside of the bread cooking too fast (otherwise the outside would burn and the center of the bread would still be doughy). But, if you don't have time that's perfectly fine too. This stops the rising process and lets the flavors enhance. Once the dough has doubled in size, place the covered dough in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Scooping your measuring cup directly into the flour packs it in too tight and you'll likely end up with too much flour. As always, I recommend using a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup and then level it off so it's flat. I also once sat bread dough next to a warm air vent in our house. This gives the dough a warm place to rise. If my house is chilly (especially in the winter), I like to turn my oven on to the lowest temperature for 1-2 minutes then turn it off and place the bread dough inside. The dough needs a warm environment to rise. How the bread dough should look after you mix together the ingredients. You just want the water to be about the temperature of warm bath water. The temperature doesn't have to be exact. If the water is too hot it will kill the yeast. If the water is too cold the yeast won't activate. The water should be between about 110-120 degrees F. It's amazing what salt adds to the recipe. Don't forget the salt! I once forgot to add salt and the bread was NOT good. I have not tried it with active dry yeast, but I don't see why it wouldn't work as long as you let the bread rise long enough to double in size. ![]() This recipe calls for instant (quick rise) yeast. Both result in great bread! Bread flour has a higher protein content, resulting in a chewier bread, which I like when it comes to crusty bread! I recommend either bread flour or all-purpose flour. Both are wins for me! Only 4 ingredients needed!įlour. the options are endless! This is my go-to bread recipe because it hardly takes anytime to prepare and doesn't get as messy as bread recipes that require kneading. ![]() This no-knead crusty bread is seriously perfect for so many things! Dipping in soup, making grilled cheese, toast and eggs, toasted with butter and honey. Once the dough has doubled in size transfer it from the bowl to a parchment lined dutch oven and bake until the outside is crusty and the inside is soft, fluffy and chewy! That's it! Yes, it does still require rise time (about 2-3 hours), but that doesn't require any work on your end. I wasn't kidding when I said it only takes 10 minutes of prep time, maybe even less! To make the bread dough, mix together flour, yeast, salt (once I forgot the salt and the bread was NOT good) and warm water. If you have experience with bread making, this recipe is great when you don't have a lot of time on your hands. It seems like such a complicated process, but it's honestly not, especially this no-knead recipe! If you're a first time bread maker then this recipe is for you!! You'll impress yourself and everyone who eats it! I promise. I love a loaf of warm, freshly baked bread! It's seriously the best! Smear a slice with lots of butter (and honey if I'm feeling something sweet), and I'm a happy girl! Being that this bread is seriously SO easy to make, I've been making it on repeat.īread making can be intimidating. It's soft and chewy on the inside and crusty on the outside. Then let the bread rise and bake to perfection. Easiest way to make delicious crusty bread and no kneading required! All you need is 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time.
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