Description
This Dutch Oven No-Knead Crusty Bread is a comforting and flavorful addition to any meal. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s perfect for enjoying with stews or just on its own. A crunchy crust and soft interior make it irresistible!
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, more if needed for consistency, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add the flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms without over-mixing.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 2-3 hours until it doubles in volume.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F, placing the Dutch oven inside to heat up with the lid on.
- Shape the dough into a loaf on a floured parchment paper, adjusting the shape as needed.
- Optional: Cut a few slits on the top of the loaf for decoration.
- Carefully place the dough in the preheated Dutch oven on the parchment paper.
- Cover and bake for 35 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
If the dough seems too wet, add a little more flour gradually; if too dry, add water gradually until the right consistency is achieved.
You can store the dough in the fridge if not baking immediately; follow specific care instructions in the notes for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg