Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked bread with this Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread recipe. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this simple method requires just five minutes of prep time, allowing you to create a beautifully textured loaf with a crunchy golden crust. In less than three hours, you can enjoy your homemade artisan bread—ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or simply slathered with butter. With minimal cleanup and versatile uses—from soup sides to bruschetta bases—this no-knead recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 100°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 together the warm water, yeast, and salt using a whisk until dissolved.
- Add the flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm spot for about 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F with the Dutch oven inside.
- Dust parchment paper with flour and shape the dough into a loaf on it.
- Score the top of the loaf if desired, then lift it into the preheated Dutch oven using the parchment paper.
- Bake covered for 35 minutes; remove the lid and bake 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: approximately 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg