No Knead Cheddar Bread (Print)
Rustic golden loaf with sharp cheddar, crisp crust, and tender crumb. No kneading needed.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons salt
03 - ½ teaspoon instant yeast
→ Cheddar
04 - 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1¼ cups lukewarm water
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together flour, salt, and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl until evenly blended.
02 - Add grated cheddar to the flour mixture and toss thoroughly to distribute cheese evenly throughout.
03 - Pour lukewarm water into the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.
04 - Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap or clean towel. Let dough rise at room temperature for 3–4 hours until doubled in size with surface bubbles.
05 - Preheat oven to 450°F. Place Dutch oven or heavy pot with lid inside to heat for at least 30 minutes.
06 - Lightly flour work surface and hands. Turn dough out, shape into a round loaf, and place on parchment paper.
07 - Cover with towel and let rest for 20–30 minutes while oven continues heating.
08 - Using oven mitts, remove hot pot from oven. Lift dough with parchment paper and lower into pot.
09 - Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes to develop internal structure.
10 - Remove lid and bake 10–15 minutes longer until crust is deep golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to wire rack and cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero arm workout required
- The cheese creates these incredible little pockets throughout the crumb that make every bite feel like a discovery
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- That shaggy, sticky dough is supposed to look messy—adding more flour will give you a dense, disappointing loaf
- Preheating the Dutch oven is non-negotiable, the instant heat from all sides creates the crust that makes this bread special
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- Parchment paper is your insurance policy against sticking—don't skip it
- Use the sharpest cheddar you can find, it makes all the difference in the final flavor