This World’s Easiest Yeast Bread recipe yields a delicious artisan-style, NO KNEAD crusty bread that is incredibly simple to make.

Scale

3 cups (450g) flour

2 tsp instant or rapid rise yeast

2 tsp cooking / kosher salt

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) very warm tap water

1 1/2 tbsp flour for dusting

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
Pour in the very warm tap water and mix until well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a wet towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
Once the dough has risen and bubbles form on the surface, turn it out onto a floured surface and dust the top with the 1 1/2 tbsp flour.
Shape the dough into a round ball, being careful not to deflate it.
Cover and let rest for 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Transfer the dough to a preheated Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.

For best results, use very warm water as specified and be patient with the rising time.

Keywords: Yeast bread, Crusty bread, No knead bread, Artisan bread, Easy bread recipe