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Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread

A simple and delicious no-knead bread recipe that yields a crusty exterior and soft, airy interior, all made in a Dutch oven.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread, Side
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups water room temperature

Method
 

Mix the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Add the water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
First Rise
  1. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
Shape the Dough
  1. After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface.
  2. With floured hands, shape the dough into a ball and place it on a piece of parchment paper.
Preheat the Oven
  1. About 30 minutes before baking, place the Dutch oven in the oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C).
Bake the Bread
  1. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven.
  2. Lift the parchment paper with the dough and place it into the Dutch oven.
  3. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Cool the Bread
  1. Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 1gFiber: 2g

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour. You can also add herbs or cheese for extra flavor.

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