🥖 5-Minute Bread (No-Knead Style)
Ingredients
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3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
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2 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
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1½ tsp salt
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1½ cups (360ml) warm water (about 105°F / 40°C)
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1 tsp sugar or honey (optional, for extra rise)
Instructions
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Mix — In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, and sugar (if using).
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Add water — Pour in warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until you get a shaggy, sticky dough. No need to knead.
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Rest — Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let sit at room temp for 1 hour until doubled in size.
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Shape — Sprinkle flour on your counter, turn out the dough, and gently shape into a round or oblong loaf.
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Bake — Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a preheated Dutch oven. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and crusty.
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Cool — Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing (I know it’s hard to wait).
💡 Tips for Extra Flavor
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Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the dough for a softer crumb.
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Mix in herbs, cheese, or seeds before baking.
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For an even crustier loaf, place a pan of hot water on the oven’s bottom rack during baking.
