One of my fondest memories as a child is waking up on weekend mornings to the scent of warm, homemade bread (is there any better smell?) I’ve since longed to resurrect this tradition, but without a breadmaker (or any additional cupboard or counter space to house one) I didn’t think it was possible without a significant amount of effort.
Not long ago, I was pleased to find this video in my inbox* with directions on making your very own rustic bread sans breadmaker and not a single iota of kneading required. With the combination of flour, water, yeast and salt, the video states that a four year old could do it and I completely and wholeheartedly agree. In light of full disclosure (to prove to you that this really is the. easiest. thing. ever), I will confess that I threw this together post-bar, four drinks in, quite late last Friday night not really thinking all that much of it. When Justin and I awoke the next morning, we were pleased to find that the dough had risen and all that was left to do was to bake it and wait (impatiently) before digging in for breakfast.
Bread! That I made! I feel so grown up.
(editors note: it also made for an excellent grilled cheese sandwich the next day)
*thanks uncle Mark!
Looks wonderful – I´m not sure I could pull that off..! I´m good at baking cookies and such but bread makes me nervous by some reason..!
I guarantee you could pull it off! Bread used to make me nervous too but not anymore!
Hi! I have been having a little trouble find recipe for this bread would it be possible to post it as a comment so it is easier to find? Oe email it tp me? Thank you!
wow! this looks seriously amazing. i am definitely going to make this. and it looks so yummy with the jam x
You cant beat home made fresh out the oven bread :) Your photos look lovely too x
Thank you!
Very very pretty and looks so crunchy… thanks for sharing!!
This sounds like just the kind of recipe for me! If someone can make it a few glasses deep in wine in the wee hours of the morning, it’s probably about my skill level :)
haha you can totally do it!
ok you just convinced me to make this…or better yet to send this to my husband to make since he’s the bread maker in the family
My Dad used to make this all the time and I LOVED it, especially with a nice bowl of soup. I’m so glad you reminded me of it and how easy it is! I’m definitely doing this soon.
That’s awesome! I also have a fond childhood memory of homemade bread, and I attempted to make some myself this year (with a bread maker) and I failed. lol. But in all fairness, I was trying to make whole wheat bread it and was waaaay to dense! I’ve been meaning to try again, but haven’t gotten around to it!
Your bread looks delicious!! :)
YUM! Bread is a serious addiction of mine.
That looks so yummy… homemade bread is the bomb
WOAH – not only does this bread look incredible but your photography is soooo stunning!!! I’m going to try my hand at making some of this soon – there is seriously NOTHING better than fresh bread with butter and jelly! xx
Thanks Molly!
and I totally agree
Beautiful bread and photos Jacquelyn! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
What is it about bread and jam that is just so marvelous?
That’s one pretty loaf! I like your no-knead style.
I love bread way too much!
dang, when im 4 drinks in i can barely boil ramen noodles!
hahaha that’s amazing
This looks delicious. It’s pouring rain outside here, so this is something I have got to do tonight. Warm, soft bread on a cold morning = perfection x
this bread looks like heaven!!
would die for a slice
x kat
This looks so delicious!! Definitely didn’t think bread could be made this easily!
Could I possibly get the recipe? I’m dying to try this!
The recipe is linked in the post! Click on the bolded words that say “this video”
Do you use warm water? Or just regular water?
I know it wasn’t specified, but I used room temperature water and it worked out well!
Love these photos!!! I’m so proud of your bread making! I’ve never made before. I also love that you made it after a few drinks :) xo
Where is the recipe for the Rustic Bread? My mouth is watering.
Hey Linda! The recipe can be found when you click the bolded words “this video”. Let me know if you have any trouble!
[...] …no-knead rustic bread [...]
[...] some easy peezy no-knead bread. Stop by Lark & Linen to see the end [...]
Hey guys! I know some of you are having trouble tracking down the recipe. You have to watch the video here: http://video.nytimes.com/video/2006/11/07/dining/1194817104184/no-knead-bread.html
They explain how it’s done in the video!
I came over from The Veda House and have already started a loaf… I can’t wait!
I also found the receipe via Smitten Kitchen here:
http://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/one-for-the-sling-files/#more-87
Thanks so much!!
Thanks for the link! It’s nice to have the recipe actually written out, I must admit. How did yours turn out??
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just found your site and have a bread lover in the house won’t he be impressed with me, maybe Valentine’s day, we are having a stay in dinner. thank you, I love your style
ummm…my dough isn’t rising like the recipe says it is supposed to…any suggestions? It’s in towels doing it’s 2 hour “rising”
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Must try this, the first time I spotted a simple recipe was on Noemie’s blog As Ink Remains, and immediately bookmarked it, must do this soon! Looks incredible, gorgeous pics! Nothing like just made still warm bread.
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