Easy No-Knead Bread in 5 Minutes: How to Make It Perfect!

Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar or honey, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy. If the mixture doesn’t foam, the yeast might be expired—try again with fresh yeast.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Stir until well-mixed.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Add the olive oil or melted butter (if using). Stir everything together until just combined. The dough will be sticky and shaggy, which is exactly what you want.

Let it Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 1 to 2 hours in a warm spot, or until it has doubled in size. No need to knead—just let time do its magic.

Preheat the Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot with a lid in the oven while it preheats.

Shape the Dough: Once the dough has risen, gently scrape it out of the bowl onto a lightly floured surface. You can shape it into a round loaf or tuck the sides in to form a ball, depending on your preference.

Bake the Bread: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven (use oven mitts!). Place the dough inside the pot and cover with the lid. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. The crust will be crunchy, and the inside will be soft and airy.

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