Dutch Oven No Knead Crusty Bread

A simple and comforting recipe for a crusty bread that requires no kneading and can be baked in a Dutch oven.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 3 30

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Bread, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Wet Ingredients

1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups warm water About 100 degrees F
1 packet 1 packet yeast (active dry, instant, or quick rise – 2.25 teaspoons) Secret to the rise
1.5 teaspoons 1 ½ teaspoons fine grain salt Enhances flavor and stabilizes dough

Dry Ingredients

Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix together the warm water, yeast, and salt using a whisk until dissolved.

Add Flour

Add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients all at once and stir until a sticky dough forms.

Let It Rise

Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 2-3 hours in a warm spot until it doubles in size.

Preheat Oven and Dutch Oven

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and place your Dutch oven with the lid in the oven to heat for 20 minutes.

Shape Dough

Scrape the dough onto a floured piece of parchment paper and shape it into a loaf.

Score and Bake

Optionally score the top of the loaf, transfer it into the hot Dutch oven, replace the lid, and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Cool and Serve

Once golden brown, remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

For the best results, use a kitchen thermometer to check water temperature. Experiment with different flours or add herbs for variations.