Description
This Dutch Oven No-Knead Crusty Bread features an unbeatable flavor and easy preparation, making it a fantastic complement to any stew or comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (preferably not iodized)
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and salt until dissolved.
- Add flour to the mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms, adjusting with more flour or water as needed.
- Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm spot for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- After rising, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F with the Dutch oven inside.
- Shape the dough into a loaf on parchment paper and transfer it into the preheated Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool before slicing.
Notes
If the dough is too wet, add flour gradually; if too dry, add water gradually.
The bread benefits from resting before slicing to improve texture.
Feel free to score the top of the loaf for a decorative touch before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 0.45g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg