Dutch Oven Bread
A simple and rewarding recipe for baking crusty Dutch oven bread with a soft, chewy inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 18 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
Instructions
- Combine 3 cups of bread flour, 2 teaspoons of yeast, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Slowly add 1.5 cups of warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
- Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a round.
- Place the shaped dough seam-side down in a bowl lined with parchment paper and let it rise for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat your Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C) for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the dough in the preheated Dutch oven for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For variations, consider adding herbs, garlic, cheese, or seeds to customize your bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bread, Dutch oven, baking, homemade bread, crusty bread