Name: Everything Bagel No-Knead Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 12 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-1/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning, divided; 1-1/2 cups warm water

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Introduction

Discover the delight of homemade bread with this easy Everything Bagel No-Knead Bread recipe. It requires minimal effort but yields a crusty, flavorful loaf topped with classic everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for a fresh breakfast or a sandwich base.

A round loaf of bread with a golden, slightly cracked crust sits on a silver cooling rack. The crust is topped with a mix of black and white sesame seeds as well as coarse salt and cracked pepper, giving it a textured and speckled appearance. The loaf has a light, soft interior visible through the cracks on top. In the background, there is a white cloth with soft folds placed on a white marbled surface, and part of a knife with a colorful handle and red grip rests nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3-1/4 cups bread flour or all purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning, divided
1-1/2 cups warm water

Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, and 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning.
Step 2: Add the warm water and stir with a large fork until combined. The dough will be shaggy in appearance.
Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and optionally a towel, then let it rest in a warm, draft-free spot for 12 to 24 hours until bubbles form on the surface.
Step 4: When ready to bake, sprinkle flour on a large square of parchment paper.
Step 5: Turn the dough out onto the parchment paper, placing it mostly in the center.
Step 6: Flour your hands and lightly dust the top of the dough. Fold the dough over itself while rotating to form a ball, then flip it so the smooth side is on top and shape it evenly into a ball.
Step 7: Cut an X into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 8: Meanwhile, place a Dutch oven with its lid inside the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C). Let it heat for 30 minutes as the dough rests.
Step 9: Brush or spray the loaf with warm water, then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning evenly on top.
Step 10: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven using pot holders and take off the lid.
Step 11: Lift the dough using the edges of the parchment paper and gently lower it into the Dutch oven.
Step 12: Replace the lid and return the Dutch oven to the oven.
Step 13: Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
Step 14: Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Step 15: Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and transfer the bread to a cooling rack using the parchment paper.
Step 16: Allow the bread to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing with a serrated knife for best results.

Tips & Variations

For a softer crust, brush the bread with melted butter immediately after baking.
Try using a mixture of seeds such as poppy, sesame, and dried minced onion as a variation of the everything bagel seasoning.
If you don’t have a Dutch oven, use a heavy oven-safe pot with a lid or place a baking tray with water on the oven floor to create steam.

Storage

Store leftover bread in a paper bag or wrapped loosely in a clean kitchen towel at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze the bread in an airtight container or freezer bag. To reheat, toast slices directly or warm the whole loaf in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.

How to Serve

A round loaf of bread with a golden-brown crust sits on a silver cooling rack, sprinkled all over with a mix of white sesame seeds and black seasoning bits. The bread has visible cracks and a rough texture that shows its crisp outside and soft inside. A white cloth is softly draped in the background, resting on a white marbled surface. Next to the bread, there is a knife with a colorful handle that adds a bright touch to the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour?

Yes, all-purpose flour works well, though bread flour gives a chewier texture due to higher protein content.

What if I don’t have everything bagel seasoning?

You can make your own by combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt, or simply use sesame seeds and coarse salt for a simpler flavor.