Bagel No-Knead Bread

Bagel No-Knead Bread is the perfect solution when you want homemade bread without all the work. I stumbled on this recipe during one of those nights when I couldn’t sleep and ended up scrolling through my recipe notes at 2 AM.

The next morning, I mixed it up before my coffee even finished brewing, let it sit all day while I chased the kids around, and by dinner time, Henry was asking if we could have it instead of our planned pasta. Trust me, there’s something magical about pulling a golden, crusty loaf out of the oven that tastes like an everything bagel had a baby with artisan bread.

This easy no knead bread requires zero kneading, zero fancy equipment (except a Dutch oven, which most of us already have), and gives you bakery-quality results. The everything bagel seasoning on top? That’s the game changer. It’s like having a New York bagel shop in your own kitchen, and honestly, it makes the whole house smell incredible. If you love simple homemade bread, you’ll also want to check out my Easy Fried Herb Yeast Rolls for another bread recipe that never disappoints.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Minimal effort required just mix, rest, and bake
• No kneading means anyone can make beautiful bread
• Overnight rest develops incredible flavor and texture
• Everything bagel topping adds that irresistible savory crunch
• Crusty outside, soft inside exactly what you want in homemade bread
• Only 7 ingredients you probably already have

Ingredients You’ll Need for Bagel No-Knead Bread

• 3-1/4 cups bread flour or all purpose flour bread flour gives a chewier texture, but all purpose works great too
• 1 tsp instant yeast the magic ingredient that makes it rise
• 1 tsp salt brings out all the flavors
• 2 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning, divided one tablespoon goes in the dough, one goes on top
• 1-1/2 cups warm water not hot, just comfortably warm

I always use bread flour when I have it because it gives that perfect chewy bite, but I’ve made this with all purpose flour plenty of times when that’s all I had in the pantry. Isabella actually prefers it with all purpose flour because it’s a little softer for her sandwiches.

How to Make This Everything Bagel Bread Recipe

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt and 1 Tbsp of everything bagel seasoning. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.

Step 2: Add the warm water and stir with a large fork until combined. The dough will look shaggy and messy, and that’s exactly what you want. Don’t overthink it.

Step 3: Cover with saran wrap (I throw a towel over the top too for extra coziness), and let it sit for 12-24 hours in a non-drafty place. I keep mine in the empty microwave because it’s the perfect spot. After resting, the dough will have tiny bubbles all over the top.

When ready to bake:

Step 4: Sprinkle some flour on a good sized square of parchment paper.

Step 5: Turn your dough out onto the parchment paper, keeping as much of it in the middle as you can.

Step 6: Flour up your hands and sprinkle a little over the top of the dough. If your dough feels loose, sprinkle with a little more flour. Fold the dough into itself while rotating to create a ball. Flip it over so the smooth side is on top and use your hands to complete shaping into a ball.

Step 7: Cut an X in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 8: Meanwhile, place a Dutch oven pot in the oven with the lid on and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Let the Dutch oven sit in there and heat for the 30 minutes the bread is resting.

Step 9: Dust off any extra flour from the parchment paper around your loaf. Brush or spray your loaf with a little warm water and sprinkle the additional tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning over the top as evenly as possible.

Step 10: Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven and remove the lid. Make sure to use your pot holders this thing is seriously hot!

Step 11: Pick up the ball of bread by the edges of the parchment paper and carefully lower the entire thing into the hot Dutch oven.

Step 12: Replace the lid and place the Dutch oven back in the oven.

Step 13: Bake for 30 minutes.

Step 14: Open the oven, remove the lid and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the loaf is as golden brown as you like it.

Step 15: Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and transfer the bread to a cooling rack. I use the parchment paper to lift it out.

Step 16: Try to let it cool at least 30 minutes before slicing with a serrated bread knife. I know it’s hard to wait, but trust me on this one.

Bagel No-Knead Bread Faqs

Conclusion

This Bagel No-Knead Bread has become one of those recipes I make at least twice a month. It’s so easy that even Emma (who’s only 8) can help me mix it up before bed, and by the time we’re ready for dinner the next day, we have fresh bread without any of the usual bread-making drama.

The everything bagel seasoning makes it feel special enough for company but it’s simple enough for a regular Tuesday night. Henry likes to slice it thick for sandwiches, and Noah just tears chunks off and eats it plain because he says it’s “too good for butter.” (Though I still butter mine, because why not?)

Don’t forget to save this recipe to Pinterest so you can make it again and again.

Recipes You May Like

If you loved this Bagel No-Knead Bread, you’ll want to try these other comforting bread and breakfast favorites:

• Soft Amish White Bread Recipe another bread recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches
• Cottage Cheese Pancakes High Protein Recipe a protein-packed breakfast that pairs perfectly with your homemade bread
• Easy School Cake Recipe because sometimes you need something sweet after all that savory bread

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