Dutch Oven Bread: Bake Perfect Loaves at Home!
Learn how to bake perfect Dutch Oven Bread at home with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12-18 hours (including resting time)
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and yeast together.
- Add the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
- After resting, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place your Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Once preheated, carefully remove the Dutch oven and place the dough inside (you can shape it if desired).
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier bread, you can add steam to the oven during the first part of baking.
- Experiment with different types of flour for varied flavors.
- Store leftover bread in a paper bag to maintain crustiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg