Description
Learn how to bake a delicious Dutch Oven Bread at home with this easy no-knead recipe. This artisanal bread has a crusty exterior and a soft, chewy interior, making it the perfect addition to any meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Dutch Oven Bread:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast. Pour in warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Rise the Dough: Cover the bowl and let it rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat and Shape: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Shape the dough into a ball on a floured surface.
- Bake: Carefully place the dough in the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake. Uncover and bake until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Transfer bread to a rack to cool before slicing.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with herbs, garlic powder, or cheese.
- For a chewier crust, let the bread cool fully before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 12–18 hours rising time)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
