Description
Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread is a transformative recipe for those craving homemade artisan bread with minimal effort. This no-knead method delivers a fresh, warm loaf in under three hours, making it perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy breakfast or an elegant dinner party. With just five minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a crusty exterior that hugs a soft, airy center. The beauty of this bread lies in its versatility; use it for sandwiches, pair it with soups, or enjoy it simply with butter. This foolproof recipe proves that baking artisan bread at home can be both effortless and rewarding.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 100 degrees F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2.25 teaspoons)
- 1 ½ teaspoons fine grain salt
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and salt; mix until dissolved.
- Add flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm area for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and place your Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Scrape the dough onto floured parchment paper and shape into a loaf by folding edges up.
- Optionally, score the top with a sharp knife.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven using parchment paper.
- Bake covered for 35 minutes; 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: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg