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Easy Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread Recipe | Perfectly Crusty Artisan Loaf

Easy Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread Recipe

This Easy Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread is perfectly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. With minimal effort and no kneading required, you can create a bakery-style artisan loaf right at home.

  • Total Time: 18 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon instant yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water

Optional:

Extra flour for dusting

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast.

2. Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.

3. Cover the bowl and let it rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.

4. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.

5. Transfer dough onto a floured surface and shape gently into a ball.

6. Place dough onto parchment paper.

7. Carefully place dough (with parchment) into the hot Dutch oven.

8. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

9. Remove lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden brown.

10. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Do not skip resting time—it develops flavor and texture.

Handle dough gently to keep air bubbles.

Use a sharp knife to score the top for a bakery look.

Store at room temperature up to 2 days.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Artisan
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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