Simple No-Knead Bread

By Chef_Kate

An easy no-knead bread made in the Deep Covered Baker.

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 c all purpose flour
• 3 1/2 t rapid rise yeast
• 2 1/4 t salt
• 2 1/4 c lukewarm water OR 1 can of cheap beer and the rest water

Preparation

Step 1

In 4 qt Stainless Mixing Bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add water and mix with Master Scraper until flour is incorporated. Dough will be quite loose. Cover bowl with lid and let rise for 2-3 hours. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 30 minutes before baking bread, place Deep Covered Baker and Lid in preheated oven. Remove Deep Covered Baker from oven, sprinkle bottom with 2 Tbsp of flour, the gently pour dough into baker using a scraper. Be careful not to handle the dough too much to maintain its airiness. Use Kitchen Shears to make 3 or 4 cuts across top of the loaf. Cover and return to oven for 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to bake for 2-3 more minutes until top is golden. Remove bread and cool on Stackable Cooling Rack.