No-knead homemade bread – recipe for a crusty, fluffy loaf

Name: No-knead homemade bread – recipe for a crusty, fluffy loaf
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 packet dried yeast (or 20 g fresh); 350 ml warm water; 1 tablespoon oil (optional)

Easy to prepare
8 portions
12 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Homemade bread has a charm that no store-bought baked goods can match. This simple recipe can be done even without experience and the result will be a fragrant, fluffy loaf with a beautifully crispy crust. Ideal for breakfast, with soup or just with butter and salt.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

500 g all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 packet dried yeast (or 20 g fresh)
350 ml warm water
1 tablespoon oil (optional)

Preparation procedure

In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and sugar. Add the yeast and mix everything together.
Gradually add the warm water and work into a smooth, slightly sticky dough. You can also add oil for a softer texture.
Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise for about 60 minutes in a warm place.
After rising, shape the dough into a loaf and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 220 °C for 30–35 minutes, until the crust is golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack and serve to taste.

Total preparation time:

⏱️ Preparation: 10 minutes

⏱️ Proofing: 1 hour

⏱️ Baking: 35 minutes

🔁 Total: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes

Tips and variations:

Add seeds (sunflower, flax or pumpkin) to the dough for more flavor and fiber.
If you want to flavor the bread, try adding herbs, garlic or olives.
You can easily adapt this recipe for a wholegrain or gluten-free version.

Conclusion:

Baking homemade bread is a joy that fills the whole home with aroma and delights every lover of genuine baked goods. With this simple recipe you will always succeed in making a beautiful loaf that stays moist for several days. No unnecessary ingredients – just the pure taste of home.