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Dutch Oven Bread

Effortless Dutch Oven Bread for a Cozy Home Baking Experience

Enjoy the magical aroma of freshly baked Dutch Oven Bread with minimal effort required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups warm water around 110°F for best results
  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with bread flour
  • 0.5 tablespoons fine grain salt sea salt is a good substitute
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast fresh active dry or instant yeast recommended

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for No Knead Dutch Oven Bread
  1. Mix warm water, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Stir until dissolved.
  2. Add all-purpose flour and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover bowl and let dough rise in a warm place for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. Transfer dough to floured parchment paper and shape into a round loaf.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F with the Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully place dough in the heated Dutch oven and cover with lid.
  7. Bake covered for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let the loaf cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gIron: 1mg

Notes

Stickiness in dough is key for chewy texture. Let it rise fully for best flavor.

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