No Knead Cheese Bread
Total Time
12 hours 30 minutes
Prep Time
12 hours
Cook Time
40 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(36)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups room temperature water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese of choice
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast together until mixed. Stir in the water and olive oil until a chunky, thick dough forms. If it needs a little more water, add a few more tablespoons. Gently stir in the cheese.
Step 2
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Stick a 6-quart Dutch Oven in the oven for about 30 minutes to preheat. Gently scrape the dough onto a well-floured surface. Shape into a ball with flour on the outside, set on a piece of parchment.
Step 4
Lift the dough and parchment into the pan. Bake covered with a tight-fitting lid for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
I like to use cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, pepperjack cheese, and Gruyere cheese. All make for a differently-flavored and slightly differently textured bread! All are delicious!
This works well with vegan cheese, too!
If you want to get a melty cheese bread situation, check out our spicy cheese bread that gets rolled up.
