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Easy No-Knead Bread & Pizza Dough Recipe

This easy recipe combines a no-knead approach with just five ingredients to create a versatile dough perfect for both crusty bread and soft, chewy pizza bases. Ideal for beginners, it uses beer as a secret ingredient to deliver incredible flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Bread
Servings 1 lbs

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or heavy pot (6-quart)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed, see notes
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 12-ounce beer (any type you enjoy drinking)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparing the Dough:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the beer and olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours. Alternatively, refrigerate overnight for more flavor.

To Bake as Bread:

  • Place a 6-quart cast-iron Dutch oven or heavy pot on a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 450°F, letting the Dutch oven heat for 30 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and form into a ball. Place it on a piece of parchment paper.
  • Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven and place the dough with parchment paper into the pot. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue baking until the bread turns golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a rack for 2 hours before slicing.

To Use as Pizza Dough:

  • Divide the dough into two equal pieces.
  • Use one portion as directed in your pizza recipe. Wrap and refrigerate the remaining dough for future use.

Notes

Adjusting Flour Consistency: Start with the measured flour, then add extra 1 tablespoon at a time if the dough feels too sticky. The dough should be slightly tacky but not dry or dense.
Storage Tip: Refrigerate dough for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
Flavor Tip: Experiment with different beers to vary the taste of your bread or pizza dough.
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