9 Jim Lahey Bread & Pizza Recipes

Legendary bread baker and pizza maker Jim Lahey of NYC's famed Sullivan Street Bakery shares some of his favorite recipes. Soon to be your favorites.

Jim Lahey’s Pizza Dough

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.

18 hrs

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Sourdough Bread

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.

1 d 11 hrs 40 mins

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Whole-Wheat Bread

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.

1 hr 30 mins

Jim Lahey’s White Pizza

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.

45 mins

Easy Béchamel Sauce

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

25 mins

Braided Cinnamon Bread

This Dutch oven braided loaf is swirled with cinnamon and topped with vanilla glaze and toasted pecans. It's perfect anytime of the day, breakfast included.

3 hrs

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Whether you're under the weather or just craving a bowl of good old-fashioned comfort, this classic soup has you covered.

2 hrs

Everything Bagel Chicken Cutlets

An outstanding recipe for chicken that uses Everything Bagel seasoning to make a really tasty dinner. Or lunch--we hear it makes an amazing sandwich.

1 hr 5 mins

No-Knead Everything Bagel Bread

Much less work than making bagels but just as delicious when slathered and schmeared with butter or cream cheese—or any soft cheese, really. And it's perfect for toasting.

19 hrs

No-Knead Pumpkin-Sunflower Seed Bread

A sturdy, healthy whole-wheat loaf brimming with nutty goodness, this bread takes its crunch from pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds. Fantastic as toast and for sandwiches.

5 hrs

A Friend in Knead

David divulges how he learned to bake bread late in life—and how he promptly became quite, quite obsessed.

Pepperoni Pan Pizza

Made with the simplest, freshest tomato sauce ever, two types of mozzarella, and everyone's favorite topping. And it's made on a plain old baking sheet. No fancy pizza stone required.

3 hrs 30 mins

No Knead Artisan Bread

Um, 5 minutes hands-on time for a loaf of bread? Please. That's nothing. Nothing short of a miracle.

5 hrs