The whole method is time doing the kneading for you: an 18-hour rise develops the gluten while you sleep. Bake it in a screaming-hot covered dutch oven so the trapped steam sets a blistered, crackly crust before the pot comes off.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Makes1 loaf
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
Vegan
Contains gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for1loaf
Active dry yeast
A scant quarter teaspoon; the marathon rise means you barely need any.
Whisked into the flour so it seasons the whole loaf evenly.
1 1/4 tsp
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer●●●●●Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerOne-potSheet pan
The Method
Mix shaggyWhisk the yeast and salt into the flours, add 1 1/2 cups cool water, and stir just to a wet, shaggy mass with no dry flour. No kneading, about 30 seconds with a spoon.
Long riseCover and leave at room temperature 12 to 18 hours, until the surface is bubbled and slack. It should smell yeasty and look doubled with a webby top.
Shape and restScrape onto a floured surface, fold into a rough ball, and rest seam-down on cornmeal-dusted parchment 1 to 2 hours until puffy.
Bake coveredPreheat a dutch oven at 475F for 30 minutes, drop the loaf in, and bake covered 30 minutes, then uncovered 15 more until deep brown. Internal temp should read 205 to 210F.
Can you make No-Knead Bread in an air fryer? — Yes
Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.
Can you freeze No-Knead Bread? — Yes
Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.
Can you make No-Knead Bread ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.
Is No-Knead Bread gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is No-Knead Bread vegan? — Yes
Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.
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