Dutch Oven Bread
A warm, crusty Dutch oven bread that transforms simple ingredients into an artisan masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1 and ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- Mix & Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm water in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it to rise.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and let it rise again.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
- Bake the bread for 30 minutes with the lid on, then an additional 15-20 minutes uncovered.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to personalize your bread with herbs, cheese, or garlic powder for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dutch oven, bread, baking, artisan bread, homemade bread, crusty bread