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Dutch Oven Bread

This Dutch oven bread recipe is simple and rewarding, yielding a bakery-style loaf with a crispy crust and soft inside, perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 13 hours
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: Dutch, European
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water
Optional
  • extra flour for dusting

Method
 

Mix the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. Pour in warm water and stir until a rough dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl and let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
Shape and Rest
  1. Place the dough onto a floured surface.
  2. Fold it over itself once or twice, then shape into a loose ball.
  3. Place on parchment paper, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
  2. Carefully lift the dough (with parchment) into the hot pot.
  3. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until deep golden brown.

Notes

Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture. For best results, follow all resting and preheating instructions.