Make No Knead Bread in your French Oven
It’s the most simple recipe to date of how to make your very own fresh artisan bread… without all of the hassle of traditional bread making. The best part is that you aren’t giving up on the quality of the bread, you’re just saving on time! And you’re saving money because instead of needing a pizza peel, baking stone, etc., you only need ONE thing – a French Oven.
The best No-Knead Bread Recipe made famous by Mark Bittman, food writer of the NY Times, recommends a 6 – 8 quart French Oven. Myself, I think the 6 quart is perfect, as it makes for the same size loaf you would find in the artisanal bread section of your local grocery store. I can’t stress enough the quality and ease of this simple recipe, and the remarkable results (see here for the back-story on this recipe, adapted from Jim Lahey of the Sullivan Street Bakery). The French Oven enables you to achieve a crackling crust without the steam-injected ovens the professionals use.
If you have flour, yeast, salt, water, a French Oven and some resting time… you can make this recipe yourself and impress your family and friends with perfect artisinal bread.
If you are missing the French Oven? Check out the assortment we have on our site. I have used a beautiful blue Lodge with much success, just make sure that you replace the plastic knob on top with metal, as the plastic is only guaranteed to 450°F and you will need to cook the bread at 500°F. I found a Le Creuset replacement knob at a local City Kitchens for $11.00, it fit like a glove.
You can also find the Le Creuset Replacement Knob on Amazon for cheaper than what I paid!
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