Description
Crusty No-Knead Pizza Bread is the ultimate baking delight, offering a golden-brown crust with a soft, airy interior. This easy-to-make bread requires minimal effort, making it perfect for pizza parties or cozy nights at home. With its delightful crunch and chewy texture, every slice is an experience worth sharing. Dress it up with your favorite toppings or pair it with soups and artisan sandwiches. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this gourmet treat!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Fresh or dried herbs (e.g., rosemary, oregano)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Pour in warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms; no kneading required.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours until doubled in size.
- Dust your work surface with flour and gently shape the dough into a ball.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 329mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg