Description
This Dutch Oven No-Knead Crusty Bread is a delightful blend of flavor and simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, this homemade bread offers an irresistible crust that pairs perfectly with any stew or soup. It’s the ideal comfort food, making it a favorite for quick dinners and family meals.
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 or bread flour, more if needed to get correct consistency, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Mix warm water, yeast, and fine grain salt in a large bowl until dissolved.
- Stir in the flour until a sticky dough forms; adjust flour or water as necessary.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F, placing the Dutch oven inside with the lid on.
- Shape the dough into a loaf on parchment paper and prepare it for transfer.
- Optionally, score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Transfer the loaf, using the parchment, to the preheated Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 35 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the water temperature is accurate to activate the yeast effectively.
If the dough appears too wet, gradually add flour to achieve the right consistency.
For best texture, allow the bread to cool before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg