Effortless Dutch Oven No Knead Bread That Will Wow You
Discover the simplicity of Dutch oven no knead bread with minimal effort and bakery-quality results.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute up to 50% with whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt for best results
- 1 tsp Instant Yeast No need to activate
- 1.5 cups Water Lukewarm for optimal results
Optional Mix-Ins
- Fresh Herbs Like rosemary or thyme
- Cheese Shredded cheese for a cheesy bread
- Seeds Favorite seeds for texture
- Olives Chopped onions for a gourmet touch
Instructions
Making the Bread
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast. Gradually add lukewarm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
- Gently turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball. Place it on parchment paper and let it rise for another hour.
- Preheat your Dutch oven (with lid) to 450°F (232°C) while the dough rises.
- Lift the dough (with parchment) into the hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Optional: Brush the warm bread with olive oil or melted butter before serving.