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Making No Knead Bread

No knead breads are yeast-risen loaves that are not kneaded; the dough is placed in the refrigerator overnight to develop the gluten.

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No-Knead Breads are a great alternative if you're not comfortable making kneaded breads or if you want a dough that can be prepared in advance and left in the refrigerator to ferment. No knead doughs ferment for a longer period of time to develop the gluten. This longer fermentation process allows you to do a lot of the work ahead of time. All you need to do on bake day (depending on the recipe) is to shape the dough, put it in the pan, let it rise, then bake it.

Batter Breads

Batter breads are also considered no knead breads. Batter breads can be very convenient if you don't have time to prepare a kneaded bread. The bread rises once, then bakes. How simple is that?

For batter breads, the batter is vigorously beaten with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer to develop the gluten. Batters may vary in consistency depending on the recipe. Since the mixture is a batter, no shaping is involved as the bread takes on the shape of the pan it is baked in. Examples of batter breads are Brioche and Sally Lunn.

Batter breads can be baked in many types of molds - coffee cans, ovenproof glass baking canisters, mini stoneware bread crocks, flower pots and regular loaf and tube pans of any size.

Tips for making batter breads:

Only fill the mold or pan one-half to two-thirds full to give it room to rise.
The rising time is crucial to the success of batter breads. The dough is delicate and can collapse very easily if allowed to rise too long.
Batter breads are best eaten the day they are baked. They are also great toasted.

No-Knead Bread Recipes

	7-Grain Bread has a crusty outside and a chewy inside with a somewhat nutty flavor. Be sure to include this recipe if you plan to give the 7-Grain Bread Mix (below) as a gift.
	7-Grain Bread Mix is a healthy, no-knead bread mix, made with a mixture of seven seeds and grains, makes a perfect gift for experienced and aspiring bread-bakers alike. Be sure to give the 7-Grain Bread Recipe (above) with the mix.
	Artisan Free-Form Loaf (Boule) - Free form loaf made from the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes master dough.
	Baguettes: Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes - These baguettes are made from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes dough that has been fermenting in the refrigerator for the past week. The long fermentation process gives the bread a wonderful flavor and chewy texture.
	Batter Bread is a yeast-risen bread that's not kneaded. The batter is beaten to develop the gluten.
	Batter Corn Bread is brown and golden and similar in texture to a quick corn bread. However, the batter is beaten, not kneaded and it rises once in the pan before baking.
	Blitz Bread - Focaccia is a warm, aromatic yeast bread, that doesn't require any kneading.
	Braided Holiday Pumpkin Wreath - This Holiday braided wreath is made with the Healthy Bread in Five Minutes Pumpkin Pie Brioche dough.
	Brioche - Traditional - With this traditional brioche recipe, the dough is baked in a fluted pan and includes a topknot.
	Brioche: Rich Man's Version - This Brioche recipe utilizes a 70 percent butter-to-flour ratio so it would definitely be considered a "rich man's brioche".
	Buttermilk Dutch Oven Bread is an easy no knead yeast bread made in a lidded dutch oven.
	Challah This no knead Challah recipe has been reworked from a traditional challah recipe to reduce the time spent baking.
	No Knead Ciabatta This is a no knead version of Ciabatta. It doesn't require kneading, but it does require a little bit of shaping.
	Cinnamon Pumpkin Crescent Rolls - These rolls are a healthier alternative to canned cinnamon rolls because they're made with 40% whole wheat flour.
	Coconut Chocolate Bread - This No-Knead Coconut Chocolate Bread is similar to the coconut-chocolate combo in Mounds bars. It melts in your mouth!
	Couronne: Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes - A couronne is a beautiful ring or crown-shaped loaf that is a specialty of Lyon.
	Cranberry Pecan Bread is a delicious and beautiful yeast bread that would make a lovely gift.
	Cranberry Harvest Bread is an easy no-knead bread—an overnight or all-day rise gives it terrific flavor.
	Crusty Yeasted Cornbread - This yeasted corn bread is made using the Kneadlessly Simple method.
	Deep Dish Pizza - This tender, tasty deep dish pizza doesn’t require any kneading.
	Deep Dish Semolina Pizza - This is my version of a no knead deep dish pizza made with Artisan Bread in Five Minutes Italian Semolina Bread dough and topped with pepperoni.
	Dill Batter Bread a tasty yeast bread that requires no kneading or shaping.
	Egg Casserole Bread - This quick and easy batter bread can be made in a pot or oven-proof bowl.
	Fruit-Filled Pinwheels (Whole Grain) - This dough, made with a large percentage of whole wheat flour, is very flavorful with the addition of dried cranberries and orange zest.
	Four-Grain Pot Bread - This rustic, crisp-crusted pot bread has a light color and a subtle, grain taste. It goes with most anything.

	Grilled BBQ Pizza with Whole Wheat Olive Oil Crust - This grilled pizza is made with the HBinFive no knead whole wheat and olive oil dough.
	Harvest Dipping Bread - A hearty yeast bread especially good for dipping in seasoned olive oil.
	Herbed Cheese Pizza - This delicious herb pizza is made with the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes Olive OIl Pizza dough and topped with homemade pizza sauce.
	Msemmen (Algerian Flatbread) - This Algerian Flatbread can be made with a variety of Healthy Bread in Five Minutes doughs.
	No Knead Anadama Corn Bread - This bread used the list of ingredients (sort of) from Healthy Bread in Five Minutes and the soaker, sponge and dough methods from the Bread Baker’s Apprentice method.
	No Knead Holiday Spelt Loaves with Anise - The combination of flavors in this bread are delightful; olive oil, anise, vanilla, and lemon. Your family and friends will enjoy this bread during the holidays or for any special occasion.
	No Knead Pizza Dough - This pizza is made with No-Knead Pizza Dough using Jim Lahey’s no knead method.
	Pepperoni Pizza Bread - Enjoy the warm, moist, cheese- and pepperoni-scented bread with a bowl of pasta or a salad.
	Pesto & Pine Nut Focaccia - Pesto and pine nuts make the perfect combination for this no knead Focaccia.
	Pumpkin Pie Brioche - The Healthy Bread in Five Minutes' brioch dough can be used to make a regular loaf or a variety of delicious and festive breads.
	Rosemary Flax Baguettes This is not your typical baguette. The combination of grains -- whole wheat flour, ground flax seed, wheat germ and all-purpose flour-- gives it a very unique texture and flavor.
	Rye Batter Bread - This Rye Batter Bread requires no kneading. Just mix the ingredients, then turn the batter into a loaf pan to rise and bake.
	Italian Semolina Bread In these free-form loaves, the semolina flour is paired perfectly with the sesame seeds to provide a wonderful aroma and flavor.
	Sour Cream Batter Bread - This Sour Cream Batter Bread doesn't require any kneading or shaping!
	Sourdough Bread in Pot - This Easy No Knead Sourdough Bread in a Pot takes a couple of days to make from start-to-finish, but doesn’t require much hands on time.
	Spelt Bread - This no knead dough is very versatile. It can be made into a freeform loaf, a sandwich loaf or Pizza.
	Spiced Cranberry Bundt-Style Coffeecake - This cranberry bread is made with an all-purpose enriched sweet dough. The dough is very versatile. It is slightly sweet and suitable for making coffeecakes, various enriched loaves, and dessert breads.
	White Velvet Batter Bread - This unique bread was developed for baking in coffee cans to create a special mushroom shape.
	Whole Grain Challah w/Cranberries (5-Strand) - Enjoy this Whole Grain Challah with Cranberries and Orange Zest.
	Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Bagels - These bagels are made with the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes master dough.
	Whole Wheat Batter Bread This wholesome 100% Whole Wheat Batter Bread is beaten rather than kneaded. Let the mixer do the work for you while you enjoy this healthy bread.
	Whole Wheat Batter Bread This wheaty and chewy all-whole-wheat loaf is a batter bread that is not kneaded.
	Whole Wheat Olive Oil Bread No knead whole wheat and olive oil dough that can be used for bread and pizza.
	100% Whole Wheat No-Knead Bread This 100% Whole Wheat Bread isn’t kneaded; instead, the soft dough is simply beaten in a bowl for several minutes, then scooped into a bread pan.

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Sources:
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Clayton, Bernard. Bernard Clayton's New Complete Book of Breads. 2006 Simon & Schuster.
Hensperger, Beth. Bread Made Easy - A Baker's First Bread Book. Ten Speed Press 2000.