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About 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

updated Aug 25, 2022 posted by LC Editors

Kalamata olives lend this no-knead bread ample flavor while a long, slow rise brings it a bakery-quality crumb.

Jim Lahey’s White Pizza

updated Oct 21, 2021 posted by LC Editors

A superlative—and unconventional—white pizza with a sheen of béchamel, a trio of cheeses, and a magnificently thin and boldly charred crust. So long, takeout.

Easy Béchamel Sauce

Sep 17, 2021 posted by LC Editors

Who knew that baking legend Jim Lahey’s brilliance extended not just to bread and pizza maverick but also to béchamel whisperer?

A whole pizza marinara on a stack of white plates.

Jim Lahey’s Tomato Pizza ~ Pizza Marinara

updated Oct 13, 2022 posted by LC Editors

One of the best red-sauced pizzas we’ve ever slung as well as one of the easiest. It just may ruin takeout pizza for you.

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

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Small Baguette

updated Oct 17, 2022 posted by LC Editors

A no-fuss approach to making bread from renowned Sullivan Street Bakery founder Jim Lahey. You may not go back to store-bought.

Plate with shaved asparagus pizza, fork and knife, on a kitchen towel

Jim Lahey’s Shaved Asparagus Pizza

updated Nov 15, 2022 posted by LC Editors

Asparagus. Pizza crust. Brie. We ask you, what’s not to love about spring?!

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Bread

updated Oct 25, 2022 posted by LC Editors

Behold, the no-knead bread recipe that incited an insurrection among home bakers everywhere.

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

Jim Lahey’s Pizza Dough

updated Nov 05, 2022 posted by LC Editors

We know you’ve always wanted to fling pizza dough like a boss. This recipe from master bread baker (and pizza flinger!) Jim Lahey helps you do exactly that.

Jim Lahey’s Pane Bianco

updated Nov 08, 2022 posted by LC Editors

Crunchy on the outside and soul-sighingly soft inside, this simple no-knead sourdough recipe from Jim Lahey turns out a classic Italian loaf that would pass muster at any trattoria.

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Whole-Wheat Bread

updated Nov 13, 2022 posted by LC Editors

Bread that’s homemade, healthful, and has no need for kneading? Believe it. All that’s left to do is let this rugged loaf bake while you bask in its impending goodness.

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

updated May 31, 2022 posted by LC Editors

Jim Lahey’s no-knead small baguettes are an easy-to-make bread. No knead, no fuss, these baguettes are baked on a baking sheet for a crispy, brittle crust.