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Easy No Knead Challah Bread Recipe

Bake a stunning, golden-brown Challah loaf with this incredibly easy recipe, adapted from Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois's "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day." Minimal effort is required – just a minute of mixing! But you'll need to allow ample time for rising. This recipe yields four magnificent 1-pound loaves, perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Easily doubled or halved to suit your needs. Leftover dough freezes or refrigerates beautifully for baking later.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 1281.3 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easy No Knead Challah Bread

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How to Make Easy No Knead Challah Bread

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let rise at room temperature for at least 12-18 hours, or even up to 24 hours (the longer it rises, the more flavor it will develop).
  4. Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into four equal pieces.
  5. Shape each piece into a loaf, tucking in the ends and gently rolling into an oblong shape.
  6. Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Cover the loaves loosely with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let rise for another 1-2 hours, or until almost doubled in size.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Brush the loaves with egg wash (optional, but adds a beautiful sheen).
  10. Bake for 65 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  11. Let the loaves cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

112 g

Sugar

142g

Fat

27g

Carbs

69g

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