Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
Make mouthwatering Homemade Crusty Dutch Oven Bread with this beginner-friendly recipe. A golden, crispy crust and soft interior await!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water (roughly between 105° and 115°F)
- 1 pack instant yeast
- pinch of sugar
Bread
- 3 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ½ tbsp salt
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup, combine 1 ½ cups warm water, 1 pack of quick rise instant yeast and a pinch of sugar. Stir the ingredients together and set aside for 5-10 minutes. A creamy foam should appear on the surface, indicating the yeast is active.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt together, then create a well.
- Give the yeast mixture a quick stir, then add it into the well of the dry mixture. Mix the ingredients together either using clean hands or a spatula. The dough should be a bit wet, messy and sticky. If the dough is too dry, add water 1 tbsp at a time. If the dough is too wet, add flour 1 tbsp at a time. See photos or video for reference.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow to rise for 2-3 hours in a warm area. The dough should double in size.
- 30 minutes before you are ready to bake the bread, preheat the dutch oven by placing it in the oven for 30 mins at 450 degrees.
- Gently knead the dough for 1 min to shape into a ball. Place the dough ball on a sheet of parchment paper, dust the top with a sprinkle of flour, and cut 2 slits down the top of the dough ball for design. (These should be about 1/2 inch deep)
- Place the parchment paper and dough into the pre-heated dutch oven. (Careful, its VERY hot at this point. Don't forget your oven mitts!) Bake in the oven for 35 minutes with the lid on.
- Remove the lid, and bake again for 5-10 mins to crisp the top. (Check at 5 mins it should be crispy and lightly browned)
- Let sit on a cooling rack for at least 10 mins then serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Total Servings: 1 loaf (approximately 10 slices) Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 50g)
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 2.5IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 7.5mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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