Easy Dutch Oven No Knead Bread

Freshly baked easy no knead bread in a Dutch oven on a wooden table

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Easy Dutch Oven No Knead Bread

This EASY DUTCH OVEN NO KNEAD BREAD is a simple and delicious way to enjoy homemade bread with minimal effort. With a golden crust and soft interior, it's perfect for any meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

Dutch Oven
Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

3 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
1.5 teaspoons Sea Salt

Wet Ingredients

1.5 cups Warm Water (around 105 degrees F)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and sea salt until evenly combined.
Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until you get a shaggy, sticky dough.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 3–4 hours (or even overnight for deeper flavor) until doubled in size and bubbly.
When ready to bake, place your Dutch oven (with the lid on) into your oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C). Allow it to heat up for at least 30 minutes.
Flour your hands and a surface lightly, then gently turn the dough onto the floured surface. Shape it into a loose ball.
Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from your oven and place a piece of parchment paper at the bottom. Transfer your shaped dough into the pot.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the loaf is deep golden brown and crusty.
Let your bread cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, try mixing in fresh herbs, minced garlic, or shredded cheese before the dough’s first rise.

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