This is the viral no knead bread that has been all over the internet for about a year. It is great. I have included a few add-ins at the bottom.
1 ½ cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoon of dry yeast
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella are common)
Optional: Garlic powder and onion powder
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, flour, salt, and optional seasonings until a shaggy dough forms. Stir in the cheese.
- Rise: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape & Bake: Place the dough on parchment paper, flour your hands, shape it into a round loaf, and place it still on top the parchment paper in a Dutch oven or on a baking sheet. Bake covered at 450°F (230°C) for 20 minutes, then uncovered for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
Great add-ins: sliced pickled jalapeños, sliced green or black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pickled artichoke hearts. Make sure to pat all dry before adding to the dough. Add when tossing in the cheese.