Artisan No-Knead Cheddar Bread
If you’re anything like me, cheese and bread are two of your favorite things. But what if I told you it’s possible to combine the two to make something incredible? With just five simple ingredients, this recipe for Artisan No-Knead Cheddar Bread proves that you certainly can have the best of both worlds!
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I have been on a bread-making kick lately. I enjoy the winter months when our farm is closed because I have time to do a lot of baking. There is something so comforting about making bread from scratch. This No-Knead Cheddar Bread is such an easy bread to make that won’t require any time kneading.
If you want to make an impressive bread that you can enjoy at any time of the day or night, try this recipe because it’s worth it. This bread has a nice crunchy crust (the kind that is perfect for dunking in a nice hot bowl of soup). It is baked in a Dutch oven but sits out on the counter overnight prior to baking.
Why Make This Artisan Cheddar Bread?
- You won’t need to worry about kneading the bread, which can save you lots of time and effort in the process of making something so tasty. All the ingredients are mixed together. The dough sits out on the counter for at least 12-18 hours to proof.
- This cheddar bread is SO delicious. It’s good enough that you can eat it by itself without anything on it. Of course, you can always add your favorite spread to it when serving it.
- The Artisan No-Knead Cheddar Bread goes with nearly everything. I like serving it with soups, chili, salads, and much more.
Must-Have Ingredients for Cheddar Bread
If you’re planning to prepare this bread, you will need the following ingredients to get started:
- Flour – Measure out three cups of flour to start.
- Salt – You will need two teaspoons of salt for flavor.
- Yeast – Don’t forget the yeast! Use about ½ a teaspoon of it to get this bread to rise.
- Water – Combine the dry ingredients with 1 ½ cups of water.
- Sharp Cheddar – Shred your sharp cheddar cheese and add 1 ¼ cups of it to your mixture.
No-Knead Bread Kitchen Essentials
With just five ingredients, you can prepare the cheesiest, most delicious homemade bread you’ve ever had.
Artisan Cheddar Bread Notes
- Whisk your dry ingredients together before adding in the wet ingredients to ensure that your bread mixture is clump-free.
- Give your dough plenty of time to rise. Once you’ve covered it, leave it alone (on the counter) for a minimum of 12 hours. I like to give it 18 hours before baking it.
- If you want to make this bread cheesier, add more shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture.
- No a fan of cheese? You can just omit it from the recipe and the bread will be just as delicious.
FAQs for the No-Knead Cheddar Bread
What type of flour should I use for this bread recipe?
To create the perfect dough, you can combine all-purpose flour with yeast, salt, and other ingredients.
Can I use a blend of different cheeses?
Although sharp cheddar cheese works well in this recipe, you can always swap it out and add different types of shredded cheese to your bread mixture.
What can I do with this bread?
You can serve the bread as is, spreading butter on it while it’s warm and eating it with your favorite bowl of soup or chili. It’s a fantastic appetizer, but you can also use it as sandwich bread, preparing some of your favorite sandwiches with this cheesy, super delicious bread.
Artisan No-Knead Cheddar Bread
If you're anything like me, cheese and bread are two of your favorite things. But what if I told you it's possible to combine the two to make something incredible? With just five simple ingredients, this recipe for Artisan No-Knead Cheddar Bread proves that you certainly can have the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon yeast
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Using a large mixing bowl, add in the flour, salt and yeast. Whisk the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Add in the water and stir, a sticky dough will form . Stir in the cheddar cheese until its fully incorporated into the dough.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 12-18 hours.
- When you are ready to bake your dough, put a dutch oven (empty) into the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heavily flour a smooth surface and roll your dough into the flour until it forms a ball.
- When the oven has reached the full temperature, remove the dutch oven and place the bread dough into the dutch oven and cover,
- Allow the bread to bake for 30 mins, after 30 mins remove the lid from the dutch oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
