Description
This easy, no-knead Dutch oven bread recipe delivers a golden, crispy crust and soft, airy interior — all with just four ingredients. Perfect for beginners, it creates bakery-quality artisan bread right in your home kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 packet active dry yeast (2.25 teaspoons)
- ½ tablespoon fine grain salt
- 3¼ cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1½ cups warm water (about 100°F)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk warm water, yeast, and salt until dissolved.
- Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms. Adjust with small amounts of flour or water if needed.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise 2–3 hours until doubled and bubbly.
- Place Dutch oven with lid inside oven and preheat to 450°F for at least 30 minutes.
- Turn dough onto floured parchment paper and shape into a rough oval or round loaf. Optional: score top with sharp knife.
- Carefully transfer dough (with parchment) into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake 5–10 more minutes until crust is deep golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, substitute up to 25% of flour with whole wheat. Always preheat your Dutch oven — it’s essential for that perfect crust. Store bread cut-side down under a towel for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no knead bread, dutch oven bread, artisan bread, crusty bread, homemade bread