Description
Enjoy the delightful experience of baking with this Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread recipe. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe requires minimal effort and just a few ingredients to create an irresistibly crusty loaf. With only 5 minutes of prep time, you can savor the aroma of warm, homemade artisan bread in under three hours. Whether you’re serving it alongside a hearty soup or enjoying a slice with butter, this versatile bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Embrace the simplicity and joy of baking with this easy no-knead recipe!
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
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and salt until dissolved.
- Add flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms. Don’t worry about full incorporation.
- Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm area for 2-3 hours until doubled.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F with the Dutch oven inside.
- Transfer the risen dough onto floured parchment paper and shape into a loaf.
- Score the top with slits if desired.
- Carefully place the loaf into the preheated Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
- Bake for 35 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg