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Dutch Oven No Knead Bread

Dutch Oven No Knead Bread

This Dutch Oven No Knead Bread recipe comes out perfectly crusty in under 3 hours, making it easy to create homemade artisan bread.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • silicone spatula
  • parchment paper
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups warm water (about 100 degrees F)
  • 1 packet yeast (active dry, instant, or quick rise - 2.25 teaspoons)
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine grain salt (preferably NOT iodized)
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour, more if needed to get correct consistency)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl (or container), mix together the warm water, yeast, and fine grain salt until yeast and salt are fully or almost dissolved.
  • Add the all-purpose flour to the bowl all at once and stir together until a sticky dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and leave it for 2-3 hours to rise in a warm place until it's doubled in volume.
  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and place your Dutch oven in it, with the lid ON.
  • Scrape the dough onto a piece of parchment paper dusted with flour and shape it into a loaf.
  • Flip the loaf over so the floured side is on top and the loaf is in the center of the parchment paper.
  • Optional: use a very sharp knife to cut a few slits across the top of the loaf about ½" deep.
  • Remove the preheated Dutch oven and carefully place the loaf in it using the parchment paper.
  • Cover and bake for 35-40 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove the loaf from the Dutch oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, allow the bread to cool for longer to avoid a gummy texture. Optionally, you can store the dough in the fridge to enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 437mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
Keyword artisan bread, Dutch Oven No Knead Bread, easy bread recipe
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