Artisanal Crusty No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread

An effortless, artisan-style crusty no-knead bread with a chewy interior and a golden, crunchy crust achieved through long fermentation and high-heat baking.

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
• 1 1/2 cups warm water

Directions

1. Mix the dry ingredients together, then stir in the warm water until a firm dough forms.
2. Cover and let the dough ferment at room temperature for 12 hours, with the option to refrigerate for up to 48 hours before baking.
3. Preheat your oven and an oven-safe pan or Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C).
4. Bake the bread covered, such as with aluminum foil or a Dutch oven lid, for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until deeply golden and crusty.