Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking your very own Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread. This recipe is perfect for those who crave the satisfaction of artisan bread without the labor-intensive kneading process. With just five minutes of prep and a few hours of rising time, you can enjoy a warm, crusty loaf that’s perfect for serving with dinner, making sandwiches, or simply enjoying with a pat of butter. The Dutch oven method ensures a beautifully crisp crust while keeping the interior soft and fluffy. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this simple yet impressive recipe will elevate your baking game and impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water (100°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2.25 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine grain salt
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and salt. Whisk until mostly dissolved.
- Add flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F with the Dutch oven inside.
- Scrape dough onto floured parchment paper; shape into a rough loaf.
- Place loaf floured side up on parchment paper; optionally cut slits on top.
- Carefully transfer loaf into preheated Dutch oven; cover and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg