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Fast and Easy No Knead Bread Recipe

Fast and Easy No Knead Bread recipe
An Italian in my Kitchen

A No Knead Bread that is fast, easy and delicious.  No 18 hour rising time, just 2 hours and baked to perfection.  Fresh Homemade Bread just in time for dinner.

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour ((450 grams))
1 1/2 cups + 3 tablespoons lukewarm water / divided ((396 grams))
1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon honey or sugar

Method

1
In a small bowl add 1/4 cup (60 grams) of lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon of honey (I mixed these together then added the yeast) and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes then mix to combine.
2
In a large bowl add the flour, make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture and remaining water (1 1/4 cups + 3 tablespoons / 340 grams), start to combine with a wooden spoon, then add the salt and combine well. Sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of flour.
3
Cover the bowl and place in a warm draft free area and let rest for 2 hours.
4
After 1 3/4 hours has passed pre-heat oven to 420° F (220°C). And line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper, sprinkled with flour.
5
With the help of a spatula transfer the dough (floured side up) onto the prepared sheet. Divide the dough into 2-3 parts, shape into logs approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes. (Bread is done when tapped on the bottom and there is a hollow sound). Enjoy!