Description
This Dutch Oven No-Knead Crusty Bread is simple to prepare and yields a beautifully crusty loaf with an irresistible flavor. Perfect for any meal, it combines warm water, yeast, and flour for an easy homemade experience. Enjoy it with your favorite stew for a satisfying cozy dinner!
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
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, more if needed to get correct consistency, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and salt until well mixed.
- Add the flour all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms. Adjust the moisture if needed by adding more flour or water gradually.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm area for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- After rising, decide to either bake immediately or store the dough in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F with the Dutch oven inside for 30-60 minutes before baking.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured piece of parchment paper, shaping it into a loaf as best as possible.
- Flip the loaf so the floured side is up, and score the top with a sharp knife if desired.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and place the loaf inside using the parchment.
- Cover and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown, removing the lid for the last 5-10 minutes to achieve the desired crust.
Notes
For best results, ensure the dough is sticky but manageable when you add flour or water.
Do not rush the rising time; it’s essential for a crusty texture and flavor.
For a stronger flavor, consider letting the dough rest in the fridge for a longer period before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg