Description
A simple and delicious no-knead bread made with kefir, perfect for baking at home with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk kefir
- Optional: a pinch of active dry yeast
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast (if using).
- Pour in the water and kefir, then mix until just combined to form a shaggy dough.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- Once fermented, scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold the edges towards the center to form a loose ball.
- Let the dough rest for another 30-60 minutes while preheating your Dutch oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Experiment with different flours and add-ins like seeds or herbs for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg