Description
Discover the joy of baking with this Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread recipe, a simple yet rewarding way to create artisan-quality bread at home. With just five minutes of prep time and under three hours total, you can enjoy a beautiful loaf featuring a golden crust and soft, airy interior. This no-knead method is ideal for novice bakers who want impressive results without the fuss. Perfect for family meals, gatherings, or simply savoring with your favorite spreads, this recipe ensures that delicious homemade bread is always within reach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and salt; whisk until dissolved.
- Add flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms—no need to overmix.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F along with a Dutch oven (with lid) for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to floured parchment paper and shape it into a loaf.
- Flip the loaf into the hot Dutch oven using the parchment.
- Bake covered for about 35 minutes; then 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: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg