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This is the EASIEST method for making Whole Wheat Bread! This recipe for No-Knead bread is made without special equipment, only a few minutes of prep and produces the most delicious hearty, rustic bread.

Not only is this Dutch Oven Bread incredibly easy to make, but it is also one of my favorite bread recipes. It toasts up perfectly but is divine when served with a smear of butter next to homemade Potato Corn Chowder or Lasagna Soup.

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I am a bit of a bread snob. I want hearty, rich, and crusty bread that is full of flavor and texture and worthy of every calorie consumed.

Whole Wheat No Knead Bread

And friends, this No-Knead Dutch Oven bread not only meets my high standards for bread, but it is also the EASIEST bread recipe to make.

Crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. It reminds me of a fresh loaf of bread that I would pick up from an expensive bakery. Instead, it is something I made with a few simple staples and hardly any effort at all--FOR PENNIES!

This is a great starter recipe for homemade bread. It is simple, easy, and delicious! I hope you give a try and enjoy!

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This recipe for No-Knead bread is made without special equipment, only a few minutes of prep, and produces the most delicious hearty, rustic bread. 

How to Tell When Bread is Fully Baked: You will know your bread is done cooking when it reaches a temperature on an instant-read thermometer of 207-209 degrees. 

Dutch Oven Pan: Anywhere from a 3.5 to a 6-quart dutch oven with a lid will work to bake this bread. I use a 4.5 quart myself. 

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Flour: Whole white wheat flour will produce lighter bread while still being full of whole grains, than if you use whole wheat flour. If you opt to use all-purpose flour you will need to use 4 cups instead of 3 ¾ cups. It is best to scoop your flour into a measuring cup with a spoon to ensure you don't use too much flour.

Storage: To store, let the bread cool to room temperature and then wrap it in plastic wrap and foil or place it in an airtight container. Use within 3 days or freeze. 

Prevent Sticking: If your pan is high-quality, you should have no issues with the dough sticking to the pan. However, some people have reported this issue. To prevent this from happening, use parchment paper, or be sure to dust your bread with flour before transferring the bread dough to the pan. I don't recommend greasing the pan, as the oil can burn at the high temperature the bread is baked at.

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Calories: 130 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 388 mg | Potassium: 145 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Calcium: 13 mg | Iron: 1.4 mg

Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind Full Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family., you can make freshly baked, Whole Wheat Artisan Bread right in the comfort of your own home! Your friends and family will wonder which bakery you bought it from!

My whole family LOVES homemade whole wheat bread! Who doesn't? It's hearty, fresh and smells amazing! I especially love making Homemade Whole Wheat Bagels and now that I'm a sourdough mom, my Easy Vegan Sourdough Loaf is often on hand. But I know a lot of us don't have tons of time to spend making bread every week. That's why I'm obsessed with this 4 ingredient Whole Wheat Artisan Bread that takes one-bowl and only 10 minutes of hands-on-time to prepare!

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Baking bread used to intimidate me so much, but it honestly couldn't be easier. To make this whole wheat artisan bread, all you'll need are the following 4 ingredients:

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You don't need much to make this artisan bread. I personally don't even have everything that you're technically supposed to use to make artisan bread! To make the dough you'll need the following:

Once you've made the dough, you'll need to cover it with some plastic wrap. Then to bake the dough you'll need a dutch oven.

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Good news! If you don't have a dutch oven like me, you can also use an oven-safe pot with a lid (one that can withstand 475°F / 250°C degrees) or even two taller round cake pans stacked on each other.

Step 3: Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture until a dough forms. I usually switch to using my hands to make sure all of the flour has been incorporated into the dough.

Step 5: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least 12 hours, even up to 18 hours, until it has risen.

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Towards the end of the rising time, preheat your oven to 475°F / 250°C and place a dutch oven with the lid on inside the oven to preheat as well. Once the oven is hot, carefully remove the dutch oven and remove the lid.

Step 6: Using floured hands, remove the risen dough from the bowl and shape it into a rough ball. Place it on a piece of parchment paper and carefully set it inside of the hot dutch oven. Cover the pot and place it in the oven.

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Step 7: Bake the bread covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and let the bread bake another 15 minutes or until crusty and golden on top.

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Step 8: After removing the bread from the oven, carefully remove it from the pot and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Slice and Enjoy!

Artisan bread is a loaf of bread that has a crusty exterior and a short shelf life. It also typically requires a longer fermentation/rising time compared to other breads that are baked in a loaf pan.

Artisan bread tastes the best the day you bake it. However, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in a sealed container or bag in the fridge for a couple days or you can slice the loaf, wrap it and freeze it for later use.

Whole Wheat Crusty No Knead Artisan Bread

If you don't have a dutch oven you can also use two cake pans carefully stacked on each other. Or if you have an oven-safe saucepan or stock-pot with a lid, that works too!

I love to slice and freeze this homemade artisan bread. Then whenever I want to enjoy a slice, I simply place a slice of frozen bread straight into my toaster and toast it until my desired doneness.

This whole wheat artisan bread is heartier and denser than your traditional sandwich loaf. For that reason, we love to pair a slice or two with soup. It also makes for great open face toasts or as a base for bruschetta. I usually don't use this bread for sandwiches as using two slices may overpower your sandwich fillings and make the sandwich hard to eat.

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Using just four basic ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you can make freshly baked, whole wheat artisan bread right in the comfort of your own home!

You can use a mix of whole wheat and white flour. However, if you use white flour for part or all of this recipe, you'll probably need less water. Start with one cup of water and add more as needed until a dough comes together.

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Calories: 166 kcal Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 7 g Fat: 1 g Saturated Fat: 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g Sodium: 467 mg Potassium: 183 mg Fiber: 5 g Sugar: 0.2 g Vitamin A: 4 IU Vitamin C: 0.003 mg Calcium: 17 mg Iron: 2 mg

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