Dutch Oven Bread
Dutch Oven Bread is a warm, crusty delight that transforms your kitchen into a cozy bakery. This simple recipe combines just a few ingredients to create a stunning loaf with a golden-brown crust and soft, airy interior. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this bread is easy to make and offers the allure of homemade goodness without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (100°F to 110°F)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface; knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Shape dough into a loaf and let rise again for 30 minutes while the Dutch oven heats.
- Carefully place dough in the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg