Description
This Dutch Oven No-Knead Crusty Bread offers an irresistible flavor with its crispy crust and soft interior. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s perfect for pairing with any stew or enjoy on its own. Simple to make, it’s the ideal choice for cozy dinners or delicious sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 100 degrees f)
- 1 packet yeast (active dry, instant, or quick rise- 2.25 teaspoons)
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine grain salt (preferably not iodized)
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, plus more if needed and for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and salt until yeast and salt are mostly dissolved.
- Add the flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms. Adjust with flour or water for correct consistency as needed.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and warm the Dutch oven inside with the lid on for 20 minutes.
- Scrape the dough onto floured parchment paper and shape into a loaf using a silicone spatula.
- Carefully flip the loaf over so the floured side is up and centered on the parchment.
- Optional: Cut slits on top of the loaf about 1/2" deep for decoration.
- Take out the hot Dutch oven, remove the lid, and transfer the loaf using the parchment paper.
- Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 35 minutes at 450°F. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
This bread pairs wonderfully with soups and stews.
For best results, let the bread cool for at least 10-30 minutes before slicing.
You can store unused dough in the refrigerator for later baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg