Brilliant No-Knead Bread
Ingredients
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
1½ cups warm water
2 tablespoons olive oil (or sunflower oil)
Instructions
Mix the dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms.
First rise
Cover the bowl with cling film or a clean towel. Let rise at room temperature for 2–3 hours, until doubled in size.
Shape
Lightly oil your hands and fold the dough over itself a few times inside the bowl. Divide into two portions and place into greased loaf tins.
Second rise
Cover and rest for another 30–40 minutes.
Bake
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
Cool
Remove from tins and cool on a rack before slicing.
Benefits
Completely dairy-free and egg-free
Budget-friendly with pantry staples
Soft inside with a lightly crisp crust
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