Easy No Knead Breads for Beginners

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Are You a Beginner Bread Baker?

Welcome beginners! You have found a comprehensive resource in this website to get you going on your bread baking journey. In this particular post, you will find all the tools you need to bake your very first successful loaf of bread. Imagine the comforting and delicious smell of homemade bread baking in the oven, can you smell it? Can you almost taste it, dripping with butter, when it is warm from the oven? I present here to you, a selection of posts for the Beginner Bread Baker. This is designed to help you bake your very first Easy No Knead Breads in your own kitchen. So, read on and follow these three easy steps to success! From my kitchen to yours, happy baking Bread Bakers!

Step 1: Learn the Basics – 12 Steps to Baking Great Bread

Clickable photo and link to 12 Steps to Great Bread

Learning any new skill means mastering the basics. So to start, click on this photo and learn the 12 Steps to Great Bread that any bread baker must know. Professionals around the world use these same steps.

Step 2: Become familiar with Bread Baking Equipment

Here is a list of recommended equipment to make no-knead breads:

  1. A 4-6 Liter or Quart container, preferably clear sturdy plastic with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. A Digital Kitchen Scale that measures weight in metric.
  3. A Danish Dough Hook or sometimes called a Danish Whisk.
  4. A Bench Scraper.
  5. A Bowl Scraper.
  6. A Dutch Oven and/or a Half Sheet Pan [depending on the recipe(s) you choose to make].
  7. A Bread Knife.

After reviewing this list, take inventory of what you have in your kitchen that meets the basic equipment needs above.

Next, consider what you may want to buy to augment what you already have in your kitchen. Check out Christina’s Bread Bakes resource page for recommended products and bread baking cookbooks.

Finally, consider acceptable alternatives (read this post on Alternative Bread Baking Tools).

Step 3: Choose a Beginner’s No-Knead Recipe to Try

These five recipes are great for beginner Bread Bakers. You will find each recipe has detailed, step-by-step instructions. Then, get ready, get set, BAKE!

No Knead, Easy, Whole Wheat Rustic Bread
This is an easy, 4 ingredient (flour, water, salt, yeast), whole wheat, rustic bread that requires no kneading so it's relatively hands off. The dough can be prepared in the morning and baked in the afternoon ready in time for dinner!
Check out this recipe
Bread closeup
Bread for Two
This is an easy, 4 ingredient (flour, water, salt, yeast), white rustic bread that requires no kneading so it's relatively hands off. It make four mini loaves of bread, about 6 slices each. Or you can use as a soup bowl by cutting off the top, removing the interior and filling with a cup of your favorite soup.
Check out this recipe
Bread for Two Up Close
No Knead Bread with Added Steel Cut Multigrain
This is a hearty, whole wheat, no-knead, bread with wholesome steel cut multigrain added for nutty flavor and nutritional value.
Check out this recipe
Multigrain Bread
No Knead Cinnamon Raisin Bread
This is a rustic, no-knead, cinnamon raisin bread recipe. It makes one large loaf of an artisan style bread with a crispy exterior and well-structured interior perfect for breakfast. Final bread can be sliced and freezes well, pull out one piece a day and toast it for breakfast!
Check out this recipe
Sliced cinnamon raisin bread with melting butter
Italian Herb Bread
This is a white bread full of flavorful Italian Herbs, soft and delicious, this is sure to please as an appetizer served with olive oil for dipping, as a sliced bread with dinner, or as a sandwich bread.
Check out this recipe
Pile of Herb Breads

What Next?

Be Friendly and Share! That’s right, bake some of these yummy and Easy No Knead Breads, then share with your neighbors, coworkers, friends or family. And, follow Christina’s Bread Bakes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest for more inspiration. Happy Baking Bread Bakers!

“Bake One Share One; Great Bread for All!“

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10 thoughts on “Easy No Knead Breads for Beginners”

  1. Gabriela

    If there is a bread recipe you want to try then this is it. So simplified with the best instruction from the baker.

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  2. Nora

    These look amazing! I am going to try the Italian herb bread first 🙂 thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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