No Knead Bread with Roasted Garlic and Green Onion Compound Butter is the back pocket surprise you never knew you needed. Chewy and crusty on the outside, lovely and fluffy on the inside, smeared with healthy dollop my roasted garlic and green onion butter, this no knead bread will be something you keep on hand at all times. I promise.
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the importance of good bakeware
I cannot stress the importance of using good quality equipment for baking. Especially in recipes like this. You'll need to use a cast iron dutch oven. I prefer the enameled dutch oven from Le Creuset or Staub. Am I sponsored and paid to say this? I wish.
I know they are an investment, but it's kind of a one and done situation. If you take care of them, they will last a lifetime. I've tried using a lower end dutch oven and they just don't hold up well.
Save your money, and when you can, invest in a good quality piece. You will be very glad you did.
How To Make No Knead Bread
Basic Step By Step
One of the best parts of this no knead bread is its pure simplicity. Additionally, you don’t need a stand mixer or any kind of equipment. Therefore, all you need is a bowl and a spatula/spoon situation.
The No Knead Bread Dough
- Add flour, yeast, and salt to a bowl. Mix to combine. Additionally, make a well in the middle of the dry mixture.
- Afterwards, add the warm water and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Do not over mix. Consequently, the dough will be shaggy and sticky and this is ok!
- Finally, cover bowl and let rise in a warm place for 3 hours.
The Goodies and The Butter
- Next, cut the salami, shred the cheese, and slice the olives.
- Meanwhile, prepare the compound butter.
- Then, about 45 minutes before the end of the dough rise, place the dutch oven into oven and set to 450°.
Turning Out and Shaping the No Knead Bread
- After 3 hours, carefully turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Again, it's gonna be sticky. Just keep a little flour around to keep your fingers coated.
- Very carefully (and with those floured fingers) slightly spread the dough out. Basically, all you’re doing is just creating a little surface area for your fillings. Therefore, take care not to squeeze out any of the precious air bubbles.
- After you have spread the dough JUST A BIT, top with the olives, cheese, and salami. Spread the toppings out evenly.
- With floured fingers, start to carefully roll the dough. Carefully, roll the dough into a jellyroll shape and then work my way into a round, still being as delicate as you can with the dough.
- Once you have a round, carefully place the dough onto the middle of a piece of parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut slits in the top of the bread. I did a few semi-circle designs, but feel free to make your own. Basically, the slits help the bread bake while it expands in the oven. The slits are there to prevent explosions. Which wouldn't be good for anyone.
- Finally, season the top of the no knead bread with flaky sea salt and course ground black pepper.
BE CAREFUL...It's HOT!
- Grab your oven mitts and CAREFULLY remove the dutch oven from the oven and remove the lid, and again, CAREFULLY place the placement paper with dough round into it.
- Then, once again, grab your oven mitts and CAREFULLY PLACE THE HOT LID BACK ONTO THE DUTCH OVEN. WITH YOUR OVEN MITTS STILL IN HAND, CAREFULLY PUT THAT BIG HOT POT BACK INTO THE OVEN...for 30 minutes. Phew!
Baking The No Knead Bread
- The no knead bread needs to bake, covered at 450° for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, CAREFULLY remove the lid from the dutch oven and bake the bread for an additional 10-15 minutes. This step is for the browning of the top of the bread.
variations
I think the world is your oyster when it comes to all the variations you could do with this bread. I think the filling options are endless, and if your just want a plain no knead bread, you could leave the fillings out all together.
Ideas for No Knead Bread Fillings
- Sun-dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
- Bacon, Cheddar, Chive
- Green Olive, Feta, Parsley
- Spinach, Artichoke, Parmesan
- Sausage, Peppers, Onions
Obviously, have fun with the fillings and experiment away. The only type of filling I would steer clear of is anything that is too wet. Whatever you add in, it's needs to be relatively dry so as not to turn the bread goopy.
If you try something exciting, let me know! I love to hear about all your adventures in the kitchen!
frequently asked questions
What do I serve No Knead Bread with?
To be honest, my Easy No Knead Bread is amazing all by itself. However, it's the the perfect bread for dipping into soup or alongside your favorite salad! Here are some of my favorite recipe recommendations!
Classic Wedge Salad
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Greek Salmon Salad
Chopped Italian Salad
Why is this recipe called no knead bread and what is the point?
No knead bread is amazing because it is a minimal effort and maximum flavor all in one. Try it once and you'll never go back to recipes that take 2 days to make!
Easy No Knead Bread Recipe with Garlic Compound Butter
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic and Green Onion Compound Butter
- 2 sticks good quality salted butter, softened
- 1 head garlic
- 3 green onions
- olive oil
- flaky sea salt
- course ground pepper
No Knead Bread
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoon quick rise yeast
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups warm water approximately 110°
- ¼ cup shredded cheese I used gouda.
- ¼ cup salami, diced
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- flaky sea salt
- course ground pepper
Instructions
No Knead Bread
- Add flour, yeast, and salt to a bowl. Mix to combine. Make a well in the middle of the dry mixture. Add the warm water and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Do not over mix. The dough will be shaggy and sticky and this is ok!Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place for 3 hours.
- While the bread rises, prepare the compound butter.
- When the dough has about 45 minutes left to rise, place your dutch oven into an oven and set to 450°.
- After 3 hours, carefully turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. It's gonna be sticky. Keep a little flour around to keep your fingers coated.Very carefully (and with those floured fingers) slightly spread the dough out. All you’re doing is just creating a little surface area for your fillings. Take care not to squeeze out any of the precious air bubbles.
- After you have spread the dough JUST A BIT, top with the olives, cheese, and salami. Spread the toppings out evenly.
- Carefully, roll the dough into a jellyroll shape and then work my way into a round, still being as delicate as you can with the dough.
- Grab your oven mitts and CAREFULLY remove the dutch oven from the oven and remove the lid, and again, CAREFULLY place the placement paper with dough round into it.Once again, get your oven mitts and CAREFULLY PLACE THE HOT LID BACK ONTO THE DUTCH OVEN. WITH YOUR oven mitts STILL IN HAND, CAREFULLY PUT THAT BIG HOT POT BACK INTO THE OVEN...for 30 minutes. Phew!
- After the no knead bread has baked, covered for 30 minutes, carefully remove the lid of the dutch oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes just to develop a golden brown color.
Roasted Garlic and Green Onion Compound Butter
- Cut the top ¼ of the garlic head off. Cut green onions into 3 lengthwise pieces. Place garlic and onions onto a piece of heavy duty foil. Drizzle both with a little olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap up the garlic and onions and secure into a little package. Into a 350° oven for 1 hour. Remove and let cool.
- Once the garlic and onion is cooled, squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl. Chop the roasted green onions and add that as well. Mix the softened butter into the garlic and onion. Season with flaky sea salt and pepper, to taste.
Pure Bliss
- After the bread has cooled slightly, if you have the will power, smear copious amounts of the butter onto slices of the bread.
- Try not to eat the entire loaf. I didn't do well with this step.
Nutrition
If you guys make this No Knead Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I absolutely love to hear from you all and always do my best to respond to each and every one of your comments!
Thank you!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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