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World’s Easiest Yeast Bread recipe – Artisan, NO KNEAD crusty bread

By Nagi Maehashi
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Published25 Mar '20 Updated13 Feb '26
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This is a phenomenal bread recipe. The best, EASY yeast bread you will ever make, beginners love how simple it is while bread connoisseurs appreciate the Artisan bread qualities – the thick crispy crust and chewy crumb with big fat holes like sourdough!

No knead, 3 minutes active effort, very forgiving recipe. Make this today, then the Cheese Bread version tomorrow!

Close up of crispy crust of world's easiest yeast bread

Phenomenal EASY yeast bread recipe

This is an extraordinary white bread recipe with outstanding results. While it’s easy and forgiving, making it suitable for beginners, experienced bakers will recognise and appreciate the Artisan bread characteristics – large holes in the crumb like your favourite sourdough bread with that signature chewiness, and a thick, crispy crust.

It’s a gold nugget recipe, and you may never buy bread again after trying this!

Here’s why it’s so easy:

  • No knead, no stand mixer

  • 3 minutes active effort – you won’t even get your hands dirty

  • Dutch oven (cast iron pot) ideal but not necessary

  • Incredibly forgiving dough, with rise times ranging from 2 hours to 3 days (yes, really, you choose what works for you)

  • Easy but yet no compromise on quality of bread

Close up showing large holes in slice of artisan style bread made from scratch

What you need to make this homemade bread recipe

Here’s what you need to make homemade bread from scratch  – yeast, flour, salt and water. Yep, really, that’s it!

No yeast?

Make this famous Irish Soda Bread instead, or this incredible No Yeast Sandwich bread based on the traditional Australian Damper!

Ingredients in homemade No Knead Artisan style bread
  • Yeast – my base recipe uses Rapid Rise or Instant Yeast which does not need to be dissolved in water. But it works just as well with normal yeast (“Active Dry Yeast” or just “dry yeast”) – you just need to change the order of the steps and dissolve the yeast in water first. The bread comes out exactly the same!

  • Best flour for homemade bread – use bread flour if you can. Bread flour has more protein in it than normal flour which means more gluten, and this makes the dough more elastic and yields a more fluffy yet chewy texture inside the bread, as well as creating the big holes you see in the photos, like sourdough bread. However, this bread is still spectacular made with normal flour too!


How to make the world’s easiest homemade bread – Artisan style!

Here are process steps with tips, but also see the video below – super handy to see the dough consistency, and how to form the dough.

1. Make wet sticky dough

How to make homemade bread so easy anyone can do it!

Mix together the flour, salt and yeast, then add warm water and mix. The “dough” will be very wet and sloppy, not kneadable at all – this is what you want! See video at 17 seconds for consistency.

2. Rise! 

Before and after dough rising for no knead bread - crusty artisan style

Cover with cling wrap then place it in a warm place (25 – 30°C / 77 – 86°F) for 2 hours. The dough will increase in volume by double or more, the surface will become bubbly and the dough will be wobbly, like jelly.  See video at 24 seconds for consistency.

OPTIONAL – develop flavour: Once dough has risen, you can bake immediately. OR, for better flavour, refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, up to 3 days. Time = better flavour development.

Bread in photos and video were baked immediately. I usually make this dough in the morning, refrigerate all day then bake in the evening. Or make the dough in the evening, refrigerate overnight and bake fresh in the morning! (10 – 12 hours in fridge). Beauty of this bread is that you can bake anytime!

No dutch oven? No problem! Just bake it on a tray – see the recipe notes.

3. Preheat oven & pot

Preheating dutch oven in oven for homemade bread

30 minutes before dough has risen, or while refrigerated dough is coming to room temperature, place dutch oven (cast iron pot) in the oven to preheat at 230°C/450°F.

Hot oven + hot pot = bread rising boost!

4. Scrape dough out

How to make homemade bread so easy anyone can do it!

Scrape dough out of bowl onto floured work surface. It will be wet and sticky and that’s exactly what you want – because we will not be kneading it! In fact, you won’t even touch it with your hand.

PRO TIP: Dough handling and shaping technique devised to minimise addition of flour. Less flour = wetter dough = bigger air pockets, fluffier bread and more moist.

5. Shape the dough very roughly

How to make homemade bread so easy anyone can do it!

Use a dough scraper or anything of similar shape (spatula, cake server, or large knife) to fold the sides in so it roughly resembles a round disc.

Don’t get too hung up on the shaping – you’ll deform it in the next step!! This step is mainly to deflate the dough.

6. FLIP dough upside down onto paper

How to make homemade bread so easy anyone can do it!

Slide a large piece of baking / parchment paper next to the dough, then flip it upside down onto the paper using the scraper so the seams from the step above are face down, and you have the smooth side up.

Slide/push the dough into the centre, then briefly reshape it into a round or slightly oval shape.

Do not get too hung up on a neat shape – this bread is supposed to be rustic! Besides, scruffier shape = more awesome crispy ridges

7. Prepare to bake!

How to make homemade bread so easy anyone can do it!

Remove very hot pot from oven, then use paper to pick up the dough and put it in the pot, and put the lid on.

See recipe notes for no dutch oven method.

8. Bake!

How to make homemade bread so easy anyone can do it!

Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on (this creates a steamer effect, allowing the bread to rise while it cooks before crust sets), then 12 minutes with the lid off to brown and crisp up the crust. The surface will crack – and you want this, for extra crispy ridges!! And it looks authentic, just like the Artisan bread you buy at bakeries. 😇

Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. This is important – to let the centre of the bread finish cooking (if you slice too early, it will seem a bit doughy. Patience was never my greatest virtue, so I learnt this first hand!)

Remember – you can make this bread recipe WITHOUT a dutch oven!

Artisan style no knead bread in a dutch oven, fresh out of the oven

Why this bread recipe works – and TIPS!

  • Loose, sticky dough = easier to rise than firmer dough.

  • No kneading = rough dough, but because the dough is so soft, it puffs up enough to “smooth out” the roughness.

  • Super forgiving dough – too stiff, add water. Too wet, add flour. Dough not rising? Move it to a warmer place. Takes 45 minutes to rise or 5 hours? It will still work. As long as your dough is the same consistency as what you see in the video and you let it rise to double the volume, this bread recipe will work as long as the yeast is not past its expiry date!

  • Why you need a preheated dutch oven for no knead bread recipes – to create a steamy environment to give the bread a rise boost before the crust sets (which stops the bread from rising). Professional bakeries are equipped with steam ovens – the cast iron pot is the home method!

  • Don’t have a dutch oven? No problem! Recreate the steamy environment by placing hot water in a pan in the oven, and bake the bread on a tray.

  • Big holes in the crumb – loose dough from less flour, high oven temp and preheated pot allows the yeast to give the bread a great rise boost, creating big air pockets. Also the use of bread flour rather than normal flour helps – you get less large holes using normal flour.

  • Bake immediately if it’s a bread emergency….

  • …but you’ll be rewarded with tastier bread if you leave the dough 8+ hours in the fridge! I normally make dough first thing in the morning (it takes 3 minutes!) then bake that night. Or make dough at night and bake in the morning. (~12 hrs in fridge for both scenarios)

  • Why refrigerating the dough creates a better tasting bread – because the fridge slows down the fermentation of the yeast (ie dough stops rising, if it kept rising it would kill the rising power of the yeast), allowing the enzymes in the yeast to do their work, transforming starch into sugar which creates a more flavourful bread. So we let the dough rise first, then refrigerate it.

Close up of crispy crust of world's easiest yeast bread fresh out of the oven
Spreading butter on homemade bread

All the ways to eat this bread!

Everything you do with bread you buy, you can do with this bread. It truly has the structure of bakery bread, so there are no limits!

Eat it fresh out of the oven, slathered with butter. Make sandwiches, toast it, mop plates clean, dunk it in soups and stews. Make bruschetta, garlic bread, grilled cheese, CHEESY garlic bread or Cheese and Garlic CRACK Bread!

I hope you enjoy this crusty bread recipe as much as I do. This really is one of those gold nugget recipes that you’ll make once and treasure forever! – Nagi x


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World’s Easiest Yeast Bread recipe – Artisan, NO KNEAD

Author: Nagi
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 40 minutes mins
Rising: 2 hours hrs
Bread, Sides
Western
4.96 from 2017 votes
Servings10 – 12 slices
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Recipe video above. This super crusty homemade bread recipe is going to blow your mind! The world’s easiest yeast bread that’s just like the very best artisan bread you pay top dollar for, with an incredible crispy, chewy crust, and big fat holes like sourdough. Recipe is forgiving so don’t fret if things don’t go perfectly, it will be salvageable.
SEE NOTES for options like no dutch oven, different yeast, MAKE AHEAD up to 3 days! And tomorrow, make the Cheese Bread version!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (450g) flour , bread or plain/all purpose (Note 1)
  • 2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast (Note 2 for normal / active dry yeast)
  • 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt , HALVE if using table salt (Note 3)
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) very warm tap water , NOT boiling or super hot (ie up to 55°C/130°F) (Note 4)

Dough shaping

  • 1 1/2 tbsp flour , for dusting
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Instructions

  • Mix Dough: Mix flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Add water, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to mix until all the flour is incorporated. Dough will be wet and sloppy – not kneadable, but not runny like cake batter. Adjust with more water or flour if needed for right consistency (see video at 17 sec, Note 5).
  • Rise: Cover with cling wrap or plate, leave on counter for 2 – 3 hours until it doubles in volume, it’s wobbly like jelly and the top is bubbly (see video at 24 seconds). If after 1 hour it doesn’t seem to be rising, move it somewhere warmer (Note 6).
  • Optional – refrigerate for flavour development (Note 9): At this stage, you can either bake immediately (move onto Step 5) or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Take chill out of refrigerated dough – if you refrigerated dough per above, leave the bowl on the counter for 45 – 60 minutes while the oven is preheating. Cold dough does not rise as well.
  • Preheat oven (Note 7) – Put dutch oven in oven with lid on (26cm/10" or larger). Preheat to 230°C/450°F (220° fan) 30 minutes prior to baking. (Note 8 for no dutch oven)
  • Shape dough: Sprinkle work surface with 1 tbsp flour, scrape dough out of bowl. Sprinkle top with 1/2 tbsp flour.
  • Using a dough scraper or anything of similar shape (cake server, large knife, spatula), fold the sides inwards (about 6 folds) to roughly form a roundish shape. Don’t be too meticulous here – you’re about to deform it, it’s more about deflating the bubbles in the dough and forming a shape you can move.
  • Transfer to paper: Slide a large piece of parchment/baking paper (not wax paper) next to the dough, then flip the dough upside down onto the paper (ie seam side down, smooth side up). Slide/push it towards the middle, then reshape it into a round(ish) shape. Don't get too hung up about shape. In fact, lopsided = more ridges = more crunchy bits!
  • Dough in pot: Remove piping hot dutch oven from oven. Use paper to place dough into pot, place lid on.
  • Bake 30 minutes covered, then 12 minutes uncovered or until deep golden and crispy.
  • Cool on rack for 10 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Notes:

MAKE AHEAD/Storage:
  • Fridge up to 3 days – Rise dough per recipe, then leave in bowl and refrigerate up to 3 days. Flavour gets better with time. Dough will stay bubbly for a day or two, then will deflate – that’s fine. Shape into round and place on paper per recipe, then leave for 45 – 60 minutes to take the chill out of it, then bake per recipe. Cold dough won’t rise as well.
  • Bread in photos & video is 2 hr rise, immediate bake.
  • Cooked bread – great fresh for 2 days, then after that, better warmed or toasted.  Keep in an airtight container or ziplock bag. This stays more fresh than usual homemade bread, especially if you use bread flour.
  • Freeze cooked bread for up to 3 months.
1. Flour – bread flour will give a more the crumb a more chewy, fluffy texture like bakery Artisan bread because it has higher protein, and bread stays fresher for longer. Plain / all purpose flour still works 100% perfectly, texture is just not quite the same.
Wholemeal/wholewheat flour – start with 30g/ 1/4 cup less flour and just add more as needed to get the consistency shown in the video (because wholemeal flour is a bit more absorbent than white, I find).
2. Yeast – use yeast labelled “instant” or “rapid rise”. If you can only find normal yeast (can be labelled “active dry yeast”) then dissolve yeast in water first (no need to let it foam), then immediately add flour and salt and mix. Proceed with recipe as written.
3. Salt – reduce to 3/4  teaspoon if using table salt (finer grains = less volume for same amount of salt) otherwise it will be too salty, increase to 2 1/4 teaspoons if using salt flakes.
4. Water temperature – if it’s so scorching hot you wouldn’t bathe in it, it will kill the yeast. If it’s a lovely temp you could sit in for hours in a bubble bath, it’s the perfect temp.
5. Dough consistency can be affected by factors like different brands of flour, humidity in air. If dough is too dry, add touch of water. Too wet, add a touch of flour. Compare to video at 17 seconds and photos above.
6. Dough rising – time will vary depending on room temperature, humidity, flour you use etc. It’s fine if it rises faster or slower – you just need to achieve the dough rise as specified (double volume, bubbly surface, wobbly consistency, per video at 24 seconds). I told you – this recipe is forgiving!
If it’s coldish in your kitchen (22°C/70°F or less) OR it’s just not rising (check at 1 hour), then tuck the bowl somewhere warmer. Yeast loves warmth!
Simple method I use: in sink with warm (not hot) water, with ramekin to elevate bowl above water level. Or run dryer for a few minutes then place bowl in there. Do not put bowl in direct sunlight indoors – too hot. But in shade near sunlight is good!
If dough rises faster than 2 hours (eg super hot day), then put bowl in fridge to stop the rise while you preheat the oven. On super hot summer days, it can rise in 45 minutes!
7. Oven preheating – If baking immediately, start preheating oven when you can see dough is rising (at 1.5 hours) or if you refrigerated, while dough is resting to take chill out of it.
It’s also fine to shape the dough into a round, place it on parchment paper and leave for 30 minutes while oven preheats (I told you this is a flexible recipe!!)
8. Dutch oven (cast iron pot) creates a steamer effect, a home version of professional steamer ovens used by bakeries to make bread. 
Pot size does not matter as long as it’s about 26cm/10″ or larger. Pot does not shape the bread, it’s to act as a steamer. Just need one large enough to give bread steaming space.
No dutch oven method – use 20cm/8” square metal pan (or similar but NOT glass, may shatter). Place in oven on middle shelf where bread will bake (or shelf under if tray won’t fit on same shelf), preheat oven. Boil kettle. Place paper with shaped dough on a baking tray. When you put the bread in, work fast as follows – place bread in oven, fill pan with boiling water, shut oven door = makeshift dutch oven steamer effect! Bake for full 40 minutes until it’s a deep golden brown.
Heavy roasting pan with high lid should also work – preheat per recipe. Bread is about 8-10cm/3.2-4″ tall. 
9. Fridge = slows down yeast rising = time to let enzymes in the yeast to do their work, transforming starch into sugar which creates a more flavourful bread. See notes in post for more info.
10. Different measures in different countries – cup sizes differ slightly between countries. The difference is not enough to affect the outcome of most recipes, but for baking recipes, it does matter. For this bread, as long as you use EITHER cups OR weights & mls for the flour and water, this recipe will work fine (I tested with US and Aus cups which have the greatest variance in size).
12. Source: Adapted from this recipe from New York Times (halved the recipe to make one batch, and added useful tips and tricks after much trial and error over the years).
12. Nutrition per slice

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 155cal (8%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Sodium: 469mg (20%)Potassium: 65mg (2%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Calcium: 7mg (1%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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5,318 Comments

  1. Jale Bailey says

    June 11, 2020 at 4:26 am

    Hello Nagi,I made the dough last night and left it at room temperature for about 3 hours. I then left it in the fridge overnight. Took it out in the morning and left it about 4 hours before baking. I followed your instructions exactly. When it had cooled down I sliced it and noticed it looked a little bit wet (not doughy) .Tasted lovely but I wondered what the reason might be. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 11, 2020 at 7:05 am

      Hi Jale, if it was doughy, it was left to rise for too long – it only needs to be out of the fridge for about 45 minutes. If you leave it too long, the yeast starts to die off. N x

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      • Jale Bailey says

        June 11, 2020 at 7:12 am

        5 stars
        Thank you very much for your reply Nagi. I’ll know for next time

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  2. Laura says

    June 10, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best bread EVER!!! Honestly! We have almost finished the whole loaf and it only came out of the oven 45 mins ago! Not only does it taste great, but it looks great. I’ll definitely be posting on instagram 🙂 Thank you for another awesome recipe x

    Reply
  3. Dee says

    June 10, 2020 at 8:53 am

    Hi Nagi, how much water do I use if I only have dry active yeast? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 10, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Hi Dee, you’re dissolving it in the water that you’re going to use in the bread as per the ingredients 🙂 N x

      Reply
  4. Kristin says

    June 10, 2020 at 4:35 am

    Hi Nagi! I made this bread a few days ago and it was wonderful. When I made it the first time I baked immediately. I am making a second loaf today, but will need to put it in the fridge after it rises to bake later today. Do I leave to bowl covered when I put it in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 10, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Kristin, yes leave the bowl covered. N x

      Reply
  5. Nadia Taylor says

    June 8, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    Hi Nagi, I made the dough yesterday and then left it in the fridge overnight. I left it out for an hour before putting it into the oven and it was still cold! So I’ve put it back in the fridge to use another day. I live in Singapore and it’s really warm here, so I really thought an hour would be enough, given that you suggested 30-45min. Also, when I first made the dough, it was huge and filled with bubbles. It is now quite deflated. I’m not quite sure how it is going to turn out!!

    Reply
  6. Joanne says

    June 7, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    2nd time making this bread and never made bread in my life before so easy and yum. Thankyou

    Reply
  7. Dee says

    June 7, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    What a great recipe. Have made this a number of times and shared the recipe far and wide. Wondering how it would go with gluten free flour. Any thoughts? Thank you. P.S love your recipes

    Reply
  8. Becky Compton says

    June 7, 2020 at 6:30 am

    5 stars
    I have never baked bread before and always wanted to. I’ll be 70 this month so it was on my “bucket list.” The printed instructions and video were outstanding and easy to follow. I switched table salt for the kosher salt and baked in a pan as I don’t have a Dutch oven. I’m so proud of myself. I’m so glad I found your website! Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Sivy says

    June 6, 2020 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    This is the 3rd time I am doing this bread using a pyrex glass pot with a lid and it comes out great every time!

    Question: I made double the quantity and want to bake half immediately and leave the rest in the fridge. Inevitably, I will deflate the rising dough when splitting it in two. Would that be an issue for the part that will remain in the fridge?

    Reply
  10. Kate J says

    June 5, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    Oh yikes! I made the dough 2 hours ago, and in 45 minutes it was more than double (have wood fire on so perhaps room a little warm?) so I popped it in the fridge, and now it is nearly overflowing the glass bowl it is in! I’m not looking any more, leaving it in the fridge and will trust it is perfect for baking in the morning! I could only find normal yeast, so mixed it with the warm water before adding flour and salt. Certainly doing its job, 😂. I’m going to bed and keeping fingers crossed. Will send an update when I bake it in the am. Kate xx

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    • Kate J says

      June 6, 2020 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      Baked the bread this morning, and it’s absolutely delicious, as promised. So easy, will become a regular for sure.
      Thanks Nagi! Hugs to Dozer. Kate x

      Reply
  11. nellie soh says

    June 5, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi
    I tried your no Knead bread recipe and it turned out beautiful Thz v much for your detailed recipe and video You are fantastic !! One question tho, the bread stuck to the baking paper at the bottom, should I butter the paper slightly next time ? Pls advise

    Reply
    • Mike says

      June 9, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      This is my issue to, I’m wondering if too wet or pot to small??

      Reply
  12. marjory says

    June 5, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Hi Nagi I have a Dutch oven but can only use it until 200degrees Celsius as says on the instructions manual. How many hours should I bake the bread instead if I’m going to put it low at 200 degrees Celsius. Thanks

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    • Nagi says

      June 5, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Hi Marjory – try the sheet pan method instead – you really need the high heat to bake bread – N x

      Reply
  13. Fiona Sloyan says

    June 5, 2020 at 3:15 am

    Working up to trying this. Could I use a pottery casserole with lid to cook it?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 5, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Fiona, I’m not entirely sure to be honest – alternatively you can use a baking tray 🙂 N x

      Reply
  14. Nadia Taylor says

    June 4, 2020 at 11:05 am

    Hi Nagi, made this a few days ago. My first loaf EVER. It was so easy and looked absolutely perfect when it came out of the oven, but the inside was a bit doughy. I live in Singapore, where it is super hot and humid. The dough only needed one hour of proofing and it was 3x its size! What can I do to ensure a less doughy interior – bake for longer than 12 min? Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Sylvia says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:13 am

    5 stars
    Wonderful bread thank you for this recipe! I’m a big hit with the in-laws now! I’ve made this at least 10 times in the last 2 months LOL. You’re the best love your site. Wonder if I can add herbs to the dough for variety?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 4, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Hi Sylvia, yes you can definitely add herbs – they make a lovely adition! N x

      Reply
  16. West Indian Bella says

    June 4, 2020 at 8:10 am

    Hi I was wondering can I add rosemary or roasted garlic to this bread? If so when do I add the add ins. During the mixing of the water or after it rises should I fold them in?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 4, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Hi Bella, you can add them when you’re adding the water – enjoy! N x

      Reply
  17. Melinda Chai says

    June 3, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    If I refrigerated it, when can I shape it after 45 minutes out from the fridge or can shape it once I taken it our from the fridge.

    Reply
  18. Jessica Omar says

    June 2, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    Hi, wanna try this recipe! will it work with fresh yeast? If yes, how much do I put in? Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 3, 2020 at 9:01 am

      Hi Jessica, readers have said it does work with fresh yeast but I haven’t tried it to be honest so can’t give you the exact amount!

      Reply
  19. Jenn says

    June 2, 2020 at 8:07 am

    In optional step 3, the dough is put in the fridge in the bowl…it’s is not degased, correct? I want to try this and I don’t want te mess it up. I made this bread yesterday and was very happy with the results…my bread was gorgeous

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    • Nagi says

      June 2, 2020 at 11:11 am

      Hi Jenn, no, simply place in the fridge 🙂 N x

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      • Jenn says

        June 2, 2020 at 11:54 am

        Perfect, it is proofing and I will put it in the fridge before I go to bed.

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        • Anne says

          June 9, 2020 at 3:49 am

          Best recipe for no knead bread, and I have tried a few. Was ready to give up until I tried this one. Now I make a batch every couple of days and leave it in the fridge until we’re ready for the next loaf. It’s the perfect size for the two of us and stays fresh for days. Thanks!

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  20. Karen says

    June 1, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    I have baked this three times now, follow recipe exactly, I have same Dutch oven as in video, however my bread is dense, what am I doing wrong please?

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    • Nagi says

      June 2, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Hi Karen, sorry you’re having issues here – it could be the type of yeast you’re using or it may need to rise a little longer – N x

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