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Easy No-Knead Beer Bread Recipe! - no knead bread

Easy No-Knead Beer Bread Recipe!

No Knead Bread: Bake this incredibly easy, crusty bread recipe in a Dutch oven. Perfect for beginners, achieve a golden loaf with minimal effort.
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast (rapid rise)
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) can or bottle room temperature beer (or 1 1/2 cups warm water)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, chopped fresh rosemary (if using), and kosher salt. Add the room temperature beer and mix with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be shaggy. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least 12 hours, ideally overnight (12-18 hours).
  • After the long rise, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a large (5-6 quart) Dutch oven with its lid into the preheating oven and let it preheat for 30 minutes. This is crucial for a crispy crust.
  • Generously dust a clean work surface with more all-purpose flour. Scrape the sticky, loose dough out of the bowl onto the floured surface. Using floured hands, gently form the dough into a loose ball. Carefully transfer the dough ball onto a piece of parchment paper. Cover it loosely and allow it to rise for another 1 hour, or until it has noticeably doubled in size.
  • When ready to bake, carefully lift the dough (using the parchment paper as a sling) and gently place it into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid.
  • Bake the bread, covered, for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, carefully remove the lid and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the bread has a deep, golden-brown crust.
  • Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven. Using the parchment paper, lift the bread out and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy warm with softened butter and a sprinkle of sea salt.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.