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Easy Dutch Oven No Knead Bread

This crunchy, golden-crust loaf is ideal for anyone craving homemade bread without the fuss of kneading dough for hours.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 18 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water About 110°F

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Add the warm water and mix with a spatula until no dry flour remains. The dough will look shaggy.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
Baking
  1. About 30 minutes before the bread is ready to bake, place your Dutch oven with the lid into the cold oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. When the dough is ready, dust a clean surface with flour and turn the dough onto it. Fold the dough over itself to shape it into a ball.
  3. Place the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Cover it with a towel and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and place it into the hot Dutch oven. Cover it, and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Once baked, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool. Slice it up and serve.

Notes

For best results, allow the dough ample time to rise, and experiment with different flours. Store leftover bread wrapped in a kitchen towel or in a bread box for up to 3 days.