ALMOST NO KNEAD BREAD BY COOKS ILLUSTRATED

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Categories     Bread     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 25

White Flour Recipe:
3 cups (15 ounces) all purpose or bread flour
1/4 tsp. instant or rapid-rise yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. (7 ounces) water at room temp
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. (3 ounces) mild flavored lager
1 Tbs. white vinegar
Whole Wheat Recipe:
2 cups (10 ounces) all purpose or bread flour
1 cup (5 ounces) whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp. instant or rapid-rise yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. honey (I used 2 Tbs. raw sugar)
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. (7 ounces) water at room temp
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. (3 ounces) mild flavored lager
1 Tbs. white vinegar
Almost No Knead Sandwich Loaf
The thinner crust and softer, tighter crumb of the Almost No Knead recipe, combined with its subtle flavors, makes it a nice candidate for a sandwich loaf. Here's a video of the process with the the adjusted ingredient quantities.
18 ounces (~3 2/3 cups) flour. Use all white or a combination of white and up to 6 ounces whole wheat.
1 3/4 tsp salt
3/8 tsp. instant yeast
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1/2 cup (4 ounces) beer
1 1/4 Tbs white vinegar
2 1/2 Tbs honey (I use raw sugar instead). The honey is suggested only when baking the whole wheat version of this recipe.

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk flour, yeast and salt in large bowl. Add water, beer and vinegar. Using rubber spatula, fold mixture, scraping up dry flour from bottom of bowl until shaggy ball forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 8 to 18 hours. 2. Lay 12- to 18-inch sheet of parchment paper inside 10-inch skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface and knead 10 to 15 times. Shape dough into ball by pulling edges into middle. Transfer dough, seam-side down, to parchment-lined skillet and spray surface of dough with nonstick cooking spray. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until dough has doubled in size and does not readily spring back when poked with finger, about 2 hours. 3. About 30 minutes before baking, adjust oven rack to lowest position, place 6- to 8-quart heavy-bottomed Dutch oven (with lid) on rack, and heat oven to 500 degrees. Lightly flour top of dough and, using razor blade or sharp knife, make one 6-inch long, 1/2-inch deep slit along top of dough. Carefully remove pot from oven and remove lid. Pick up dough by lifting parchment overhang and lower into pot (let any excess parchment hang over pot edge). Cover pot and place in oven. Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to bake until loaf is deep brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 210 degrees, 20 to 30 minutes longer. Carefully remove bread from pot; transfer to wire rack and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Almost No Knead Sandwich Loaf Recipe Baking Instructions: Preheat oven to 425. Place bread pan with risen dough in oven and reduce temperature to 350. Bake for 55 minutes or until internal bread temperature is about 200 degrees.

Daniel Alcorn
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I wasn't sure how this bread would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's so good! I'll definitely be making this again.


Miskat Hossain
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This bread is so delicious and it's so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Phoebie Mills
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I love the crusty exterior and the soft interior of this bread. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or toast.


Hasan mubeen Hasan mubeen
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but this bread is so easy to make. It's a staple in my kitchen now.


Sabibur Rahman
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I've tried other no-knead bread recipes, but this one is my favorite. The bread is always perfect.


Lebo Rampedi
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I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was easy to follow. The bread turned out great and I'm so proud of myself!


Siyam Khan
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This recipe is a bit more work than some other no-knead bread recipes, but it's worth it. The bread is so flavorful and has a beautiful crust.


Papa Princex
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for a party or a potluck.


Chadnan Jutt
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This is my go-to no-knead bread recipe. It's always reliable and the bread is always delicious.


Angel Rolon
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make everything from classic white bread to hearty whole wheat bread. It's always a hit.


M Puff
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the bread is always delicious.


Jameson Mee
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out perfectly. It's the best no-knead bread I've ever had.


Nader Florida
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I've never made bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. I was so surprised at how well it turned out. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or toast.


mukesh khadka
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The bread is absolutely delicious and it's so satisfying to make something so delicious from scratch.


Katamba Oscar
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I'm not a huge fan of crusty bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The crust is perfectly crisp and the inside is so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


William Rsa
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nahensha Jean
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I've tried a few no-knead bread recipes, and this one is by far the best. The bread is crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, with a beautiful golden brown color. I will definitely be using this recipe again!