Oh my, this simple and easy to make Crunchy No Knead Bread is for all bread lovers, hands down.And believe me, this rustic loaf is the simplest bread I know how to bake at home.
Combine flour, yeast, honey and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the luke warm water until the dough is well mixed.Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours (it does not hurt with longer rise time, 6-10h)
After 3 hours dough will become puffy and dotted with bubbles. Transfer it to a well-floured surface and sprinkle dough with a little flour. Using a scraper or by hand, fold dough sides towards the middle 8-10 times and shape into a rough ball. Turn the bread facing down.Remember: No knead
Place in a parchment paper-lined bowl and cover with a towel. Let stand on counter top for about 30-45 minutes.
Meantime place Dutch oven with lid in a oven and preheat to 230° C.
When oven reaches 230° C carefully, the Dutch oven is very hot, use use oven mitts or gloves, lift the parchment paper and dough from the bowl and place gently into the hot pot (parchment paper goes in the pot too) Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove lid and parchment paper. It already looks nice but wait...Return, uncovered, to oven and bake 15-20 more minutes.
Let it cool at least 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy a warm slice of hot bread with butter.Cuisine is Happiness!