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Yeast Bread

Yeast Bread Made Easy: Your Guide to Perfect Homemade Loaves

Discover the magic of making homemade yeast bread with this simple no-knead recipe. Perfect for beginners, enjoy a bakery-quality loaf with just 155 calories per slice.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 42 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour for a chewier texture
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast acts as the leavening agent
  • 1.75 teaspoons salt use less if substituting with table salt
  • 1.5 cups warm water around 110°F to activate yeast

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Plastic wrap or lid
  • Dutch oven
  • parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for No-Knead Artisan Bread
  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: combine flour, yeast, and salt thoroughly.
  2. Add warm water gradually while stirring until no dry flour remains and dough is shaggy and sticky.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Optional: Refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days for improved flavor.
  5. When ready, let the dough sit at room temperature for 45-60 minutes and preheat oven to 450°F.
  6. On a floured surface, scrape out and gently fold the dough over itself six times.
  7. Shape the dough on parchment paper, seam-side down, and avoid pressing too hard.
  8. Transfer dough with parchment into hot Dutch oven, cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove lid and bake for an additional 12 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with flavors and variations for your yeast bread to elevate your baking experience.

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