Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf
Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf bakes up with a shatteringly crisp crust and an airy, tender crumb. The slow, room‑temperature rise builds deep, wheaty character from white bread flour and sprouted spelt, while the minimal handling keeps the interior light. Serve warm with butter alongside soups or salads, or use it for hearty sandwiches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the bread flour, spelt flour, and yeast into a large mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon. Pour in the cold water and mix until a very wet, sticky dough forms, about 3 minutes. Add the salt and mix for another 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover with foil, and let the dough rise at room temperature for 18 hours.
- 2
Deflate the bubbly dough with a spatula by scraping down the sides of the bowl and folding the dough over itself, turning the bowl in a circular motion as you go, about 12 times.
- 3
Scrape the dough onto a heavily floured surface. Generously flour the surface of the dough. With floured hands, roll and fold the dough on the table into a round or oval with a smooth surface for 1 to 2 minutes, adding more flour if the dough is too sticky. The exact loaf shape is not important; aim for a smooth surface.
- 4
Transfer to a Silpat-lined baking sheet and let it rise, uncovered, until doubled in size, about 2 hours. The dough will spread out more than rise upward; this is normal.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
- 6
With a very sharp knife or razor, cut a shallow slash down the middle of the dough, taking care not to deflate it too much; the slash is optional. Very lightly spray the surface of the loaf with water to help form a crust.
- 7
Bake on the center rack in the preheated oven until nicely browned and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Calories 170.15 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 6.02 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 34.63 g 13%
- Total Fat 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 12.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.36 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.87 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 0.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 3.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Overnight No Knead Country Loaf is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, and Spelt Flour. Each serving provides about 170.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, Spelt Flour, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 170.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf healthy?
- Overnight No-Knead Country Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 170.15 calories and 6.02 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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