No-Knead Cheesy Bread

 

Here’s a simple, no-knead cheesy bread that comes out golden, fluffy, and loaded with melty cheese — perfect for breakfast, snacking, or serving with soup (especially your winter Harira!).

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🧀 No-Knead Cheesy Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (optional for brushing)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme (optional)

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Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

• In a bowl, mix:
  warm water + yeast + sugar
• Let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the Dough (No Kneading!)

• Add flour + salt to the yeast mixture.
• Stir with a spoon until just combined — it will be sticky (this is perfect).
• Fold in shredded cheese.

3. First Rise

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel.
• Let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.

4. Shape the Dough

• Sprinkle flour on your countertop.
• Gently shape the dough into a ball — don’t knead, just fold it a few times.

5. Second Rise (Short)

• Place the dough on parchment paper.
• Let it rest for 20–30 minutes while the oven heats.

6. Preheat Oven & Bake

• Place a Dutch oven (or any covered pot) inside the oven.
• Preheat to 230°C / 450°F.
• When hot, carefully add the dough (with parchment).
• Cover and bake 30 minutes.
• Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and crispy.

Optional Finishing

Brush the top with olive oil + garlic powder + oregano.

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Tips

• Want it extra cheesy? Add ½ cup more cheese on top during the last 10 minutes.
• Add chopped olives, jalapeños, or herbs for flavor variations.
• If you don’t have a Dutch oven, bake on a tray with a bowl of hot water in the oven for steam.

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If you want, I can also give you a Moroccan-inspired cheesy bread or a quick 15-minute skillet version.