No Knead Parmesan and Black Pepper Bread

5 from 1 vote

This easy no knead bread is flavored with freshly grated Parmesan and cracked black pepper.

Course Bread

Keyword no knead bread, parmesan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Rising time 12

Servings 1 large loaf

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Stir with a large spoon until combined.
Add water, and stir until there are no remaining wet spots. The dough will be wet and shaggy in appearance. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap or a bowl cover. Let the dough rise at least 12 hours, and at most 24. I usually let mine rise overnight and bake it in the morning.
When you're ready to bake your bread, preheat your oven to 450° F. Place a large Dutch oven with a lid in the oven while it's preheating, for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, shape the bread.
On a well floured surface, scrape the dough out of the bowl. Flour your hands well, then shape the dough into either a round or oval shape. Sprinkle more flour on top of the loaf, and smooth it with your hands. Transfer the dough to a large piece of parchment paper, then let it rest until the Dutch oven has been in the oven for 30 minutes.
Lightly score the top of the bread. Then, remove the Dutch oven, being careful since it's very hot! Place the loaf into the Dutch oven, and put the lid on. Put the Dutch oven in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid from the Dutch oven, and bake an additional 10 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown.
Remove the Dutch oven. Carefully remove the bread, and place it on a wire rack to cool. After the bread has cooled completely, slice and enjoy!