How to Bake No Knead Bread

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Spray two loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.

   Do not stir but let stand while preparing the other ingredients. ,,, By now you will notice the yeast has begun to look foamy and smell yeasty.
   
   This is good as you will know the yeast is happy and going to work getting ready to cause your bread to rise.
   
   If the yeast doesn't look foamy, or smell yeasty, start over by adding water to the large measuring cup and lightly sprinkling the yeast on top.
   
   This shouldn't be the case, but in order for bread to bake, the yeast must be activated.
   
   Repeat the process and wait for the mixture to look foamy. , Add the 3 cups hot water and corn oil.
   
   Stir well.
   
   The dough should be sticky. , The extra flour will help make a soft dough. , The dough will be somewhat shaggy. ,,,,,,,
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   Step 2: Add hot water

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   Step 3: from the tap

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   Step 4: to a 8-quart Mix-and-Pour measuring cup.

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   Step 5: Measure out yeast and lightly sprinkle it over the hot water in measuring cup.

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   Step 6: Add 4 cups flour

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   Step 7: sugar and salt to a large mixing bowl.

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   Step 8: Mix to combine dry ingredients.

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   Step 9: Stir the yeast mixture.

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    Step 10: Pour the yeast and water mixture into the flour flour mixture.

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    Step 11: Add the remaining 1/2 to 1 cup flour to the yeast

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    Step 12: water and flour mixture.

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    Step 13: Turn soft dough out onto a clean counter.

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    Step 14: Use a wooden rolling pin (a tapered wooden rolling pin is wonderful for this task); a wooden spoon or your hands to pound the dough for 1 minute.

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    Step 15: Divide dough in half with a bench scraper or kitchen knife.

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    Step 16: Add mounds of dough to two loaf pans.

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    Step 17: Let rise for approximately 30 minutes or until doubled.

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    Step 18: Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C).

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    Step 19: Bake bread for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Step 20: Finished.

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