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Zurie's Overnight No Knead Bread Recipe

Experience the heavenly taste of a bakery-style French boule with Zurie's simplified overnight no-knead recipe! Inspired by Jim Lahey's Sullivan Street Bakery, this recipe cuts out the mess and fuss, requiring only time and a heavy pot. Achieve that perfectly crunchy crust and soft, airy interior—the best bread you'll ever taste. Made with simple white bread flour (with optional additions of rye or fine brown grain flour), this recipe guarantees authentic, real bread, not chemical cottonwool. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 1379.6 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 4.7 (33 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Zurie's Overnight No Knead Bread

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water

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How to Make Zurie's Overnight No Knead Bread

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 cups of lukewarm water, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast.
  2. Mix until just combined; the dough will be shaggy.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for at least 12 hours, or up to 18 hours.
  4. Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a round boule.
  5. Place a piece of parchment paper in a 5-quart Dutch oven.
  6. Carefully place the dough boule into the Dutch oven.
  7. Cover the Dutch oven and let it rise for another 1-2 hours. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) during this time.
  8. Remove the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and bake for another 40 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C).
  10. Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and enjoying. (For a fatter loaf, try using 4 cups of flour – see recipe notes!)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

194 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

3g

Carbs

96g

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