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Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread

Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread Made Easy at Home

This Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread is easy to make, requiring only five minutes of prep time for a crusty and fluffy loaf.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
First Rise 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1.5 cups warm water about 110°F
  • 1 packet fresh yeast 2.25 tsp for optimal rise
  • 1.5 tsp fine grain salt kosher salt works as a substitute
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour consider mixing in whole wheat flour

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, fresh yeast, and fine grain salt. Whisk until dissolved.
  2. Add all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it rise for 2-3 hours.
  4. Preheat the Dutch oven in the oven at 450°F (232°C) about 30-60 minutes before baking.
  5. Lightly flour work surface, transfer and shape the dough into a round loaf.
  6. Place the shaped dough onto floured parchment paper and lift it into the preheated Dutch oven.
  7. Cover and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  9. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gIron: 6mg

Notes

Watch the rise, add flavors, and ensure proper preheating for best results.

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