Easy Delicious Overnight Crusty Bread

Thu, 8 January 2026

450 g. self-raising flour

Less than 1 g. yeast (¼ teaspoon)

5 g. salt (1 teaspoon)

360 mls. warm water

Handful walnuts optional

Handful dried cranberries optional

 

 

The night before you need it, mix flour with yeast and salt. Then add warm water and combine. If you have chosen to add the walnuts and/or dried cranberries, add those too. Mix until combined.

 

Cover with cling film and let rest 12 to 18 hours at room temperature.

 

The next day, place your dough onto a floured surface. Roll just a couple of times in flour without fussing too much. Then place on clean, floured, cotton towel. Fold towel over dough and let proof/rise another 2 hours.

 

During the last half hour of the rise, heat a covered casserole dish in 230-degree Celsius oven. Place dough in the hot pot, put the hot lid back on, and bake 30 minutes. Take off lid and bake for 15 more minutes until golden brown.

 

The version with cranberries and walnuts is wonderful for breakfast, or to enjoy with your favourite cheeses