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.

Khanbaba khanbaba
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This bread is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Erica Davis
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This bread is a great value. It's very inexpensive to make, and it makes a lot of bread. I can make a loaf of bread for less than $1, and it feeds my family for several meals.


Izhan Tarar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, and it doesn't require any special equipment. I can make it in my regular oven, and it always turns out perfectly.


Pja Jaman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sourdough starter. I always have a jar of starter in my fridge, and this recipe is a great way to use it up. The bread turns out delicious and it's a great way to reduce food waste.


RamKrishna Joshi
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This bread is a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit. People love the way it tastes and the way it looks. It's the perfect bread to serve with soup or salad.


Mis Naima
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I love this recipe because it's so forgiving. I've made it with different types of flour and different amounts of water, and it always turns out great. I'm always confident that it will turn out well, even if I make a mistake.


Kamran Ramana
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This bread is a staple in my kitchen. I make it at least once a week. It's so versatile and can be used for sandwiches, toast, or even croutons. I love the way it tastes and the way it makes my house smell.


Hicham Url
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I'm new to baking bread, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions are clear and concise, and the bread turned out perfectly. I'm so happy with the results.


Kira Kira
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This bread is so good! It's crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I love to toast it and spread it with butter and honey. It's the perfect breakfast or snack.


Steven Allen
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I love the way it smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a wonderful aroma.


Ijaz ramzan
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. This bread is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I can throw it together in the morning and it's ready for dinner.


Sachindra Gupta
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I'm a huge fan of no-knead bread recipes, and this one is one of my favorites. The bread is always light and fluffy, with a perfect crust. I love to serve it with butter and jam.


Shaz Shaz
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This bread is a game-changer! I used to think that making bread was too difficult, but this recipe makes it so easy. I've already made it several times and I'm always impressed with the results.


Dilwar Khan
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bread is so flavorful and has a great texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rnzt Shrestha
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and the bread always comes out delicious. I've tried other no-knead bread recipes but this one is by far the best.


Marie Ramirez
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This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.