I Make This No-Knead Butter Bread Every Day! No Mixer, No Kneading!, by Fast Easy Delicious on YouTube. 7 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 7 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 9 to 13 hours including restin
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Weigh 500 g all-purpose flour, 6 g instant dry yeast and 8 g salt into a large bowl. Stir them together with a spoon.
Pour in 390 ml cold water and mix with a spoon or spatula until no dry flour remains. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
Melt 30 g unsalted butter and stir it into the dough until evenly combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and put it in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.
Take the dough out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes for the final proof.
Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
Heat the oven to 210°C (410°F). Put a heatproof bowl of boiling water on the bottom rack to make steam.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
Take the bread out of the pan and cool it on a wire rack before slicing.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a kitchen scale, since flour absorbs water differently and cup measures can throw off the dough.
The dough should feel soft and slightly sticky after mixing. Add a spoonful of flour only if it is too wet to handle.
Keep the bowl of boiling water away from the dough and use oven gloves when you remove it.
Let the loaf cool fully before cutting, or the crumb will turn gummy.
Questions
Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?
Yes. Dissolve active dry yeast in the water first and let it sit for about 10 minutes before mixing it into the flour.
Do I have to chill the dough overnight?
The 8 to 12 hour fridge rest builds flavor and makes the dough easier to handle. A shorter rest works but gives a less tasty loaf.
Why is my bread dense?
The dough may be too dry or the yeast too old. Weigh your ingredients and check that your yeast is still active.
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