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Home | Jim Lahey

Jim Lahey

Jim Lahey is the creator of the original (and innovative) no-knead bread recipe, first published in the New York Times and later the basis of his first cookbook, My Bread. Lahey studied sculpture before turning to the art of bread baking in Italy. He’s the owner of Sullivan Street Bakery and Co., a pizza restaurant, both in New York City. @jimlaheyssb

Jim Lahey no-knead olive bread with three slices cut, sitting on a wooden cutting board with a napkin, a bread knife, and a pile of sliced green olives.

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Olive Bread

15 hrs 15 mins

Jim Lahey's no-knead baguett with a few slices cut from it on a wooden board.

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Small Baguette

13 hrs 45 mins

A whole pizza marinara on a stack of white plates.

Jim Lahey’s Tomato Pizza ~ Pizza Marinara

1 hr 30 mins

A thin circle of stretched pizza dough being tossed in the air.

Jim Lahey’s Pizza Dough

18 hrs

A loaf of Jim Lahey's pane bianco on a white wooden board.

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Sourdough Bread

1 d 11 hrs 40 mins

Cast-iron pot with a loaf of Jim Lahey's no-knead whole-wheat bread on a gray background.

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Whole-Wheat Bread

13 hrs 30 mins

A piece of Jim Lahey's no-knead bread with three pieces of butter and a sprinkling of salt on top.

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Bread

15 hrs 30 mins

A wooden table with a white plate with parchment paper and Jim Lahey's white pizza, with a stack of glasses in the background.

Jim Lahey’s White Pizza

45 mins

A stainless steel pot, filled with steaming, bubbling easy béchamel sauce with a large spoon and a whisk.

Easy Béchamel Sauce

25 mins

Five no-knead baguettes by Jim Lahey, some with sliced tomato, some with garlic and olives

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Baguette with Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic

45 mins

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