Here’s the simple no-knead whole wheat bread recipe that Chat GPT suggested I start this evening that doesn’t involve any sugar or preservatives and is fully whole wheat, rich in fiber:

Ingredients:
– 3 cups whole wheat flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons salt
– ½ teaspoon instant yeast
– 1 ½ cups warm water

Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, salt, and instant yeast.
2. Pour in the warm water and mix until you have a shaggy dough.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it sit at room temperature for about 12-18 hours. The dough will rise and develop bubbles.
4. After the resting period, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a Dutch oven or a heavy oven-safe pot with a lid in the oven as it heats up.
5. While the oven is preheating, generously flour a clean surface and gently shape the dough into a round loaf.
6. Once the oven is ready, carefully remove the hot pot. Sprinkle a bit of flour on the bottom to prevent sticking.
7. Place the shaped dough into the hot pot. You can score the top of the dough with a sharp knife if you like.
8. Put the lid on the pot and place it in the oven. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
9. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and has a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
10. Once baked, carefully remove the bread from the pot and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Remember that baking times might vary slightly based on your oven, so keep an eye on the bread as it bakes.

I am prepping the Dutch Oven cleaning off the rust, oiling and seasoning it currently, riding down to the supermarket 🛒 for the flour and yeast, and will start letting the dough rise for baking tomorrow afternoon.