The Flourishing Abode

No Knead Dutch Oven Bread Recipe For Tired Days!

Posted on

Published By:

Anjali Arora

Anjali Arora

This image shows a golden-brown loaf of no-knead Dutch oven bread resting on a round white plate. The bread is made with all-purpose flour and fine-grain salt, boasting a rustic, artisan-style crust.

Bread Recipes

The magic of no-knead Dutch oven bread lies in its simplicity—a recipe that transforms a handful of pantry staples into a loaf so impressive, you’d swear it came from an artisan bakery. This bread is all about maximum reward for minimal effort.

With just five minutes of hands-on prep and a trusty Dutch oven, I had bread that rivaled anything I’d ever bought from a bakery. It’s one of those recipes you’ll come back to time and time again, whether it’s to impress dinner guests or just to elevate your morning toast.

This recipe is trending for a reason: It proves that you don’t need fancy equipment or hours of labor to create bakery-level bread. Did you know that home-baked bread is not only cost-effective but also contains fewer additives than store-bought loaves? That’s a win for flavor and health.

Flavor Bomb Alert!

  • The Crispy Crust: Baking in a Dutch oven creates an unbeatable, bakery-style crust. Every bite is pure crunchy bliss.
  • The No-Knead Method: Perfect for beginners or anyone who just doesn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
  • Endless Possibilities: Sprinkle in rosemary, cheddar, or garlic to make it your own—it’s a recipe that loves creativity!
  • Cost-Effective Comfort: Freshly baked bread for pennies a loaf, with no mystery ingredients—what’s not to love?

No Knead Dutch Oven Bread Recipe

This No Knead Dutch Oven Bread is a simple, fuss-free recipe yielding a crusty, artisan-style loaf with minimal effort. Just mix, let it rise, and bake in a hot Dutch oven. Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves fresh homemade bread.

Equipment

  • Silicone spatula
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Dutch oven with a lid
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing

Ingredients  

  • 1½ cups warm water
  • 3¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp fine-grain salt
  • 1 packet of yeast

Instructions 

Step 1: Combine 1.5 cups warm water, one packet (2.25 tsp) yeast, and ½ tbsp salt in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved.

mixing-water-yeast-and-salt-for-the-no-yeast-bread-dough-2524754-683x1024

Step 2: Add 3.25 cups of flour and mix into a sticky dough.

adding-flour-to-create-a-sticky-dough-for-the-bread-9201246-683x1024

Step 3: Adjust with flour or water as needed.

adjusting-the-consistency-of-the-bread-dough-with-flour-1386686-683x1024

Step 4: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled.

Step 5: Preheat the oven to 450°F and place the Dutch oven with the lid on inside to heat for 20 minutes.

preheating-a-dutch-oven-with-the-lid-in-place-6263384-683x1024

Step 6: Scrape the dough onto floured parchment paper and shape into a loaf by folding the edges.

Step 7: Flip the dough so the floured side faces up and center it on the parchment.

placing-the-shaped-dough-into-a-hot-dutch-oven-2054951-683x1024

Step 8: Optionally, score the top of the loaf with shallow cuts for decoration.

shaping-bread-dough-on-parchment-paper-6440094-683x1024

Step 9: Remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and carefully take off the lid.

Step 10: Transfer the dough, along with the parchment, into the Dutch oven.

transferring-no-knead-bread-dough-into-dutch-oven-6088248-683x1024

Step 11: Cover with the lid and bake for 35 minutes (40 if the dough is cold).

Step 12: Remove the lid and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.

uncovering-the-dutch-oven-for-the-final-stages-of-baking-5560053-683x1024

Step 13: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

cooling-the-freshly-baked-bread-on-a-wire-rack-9696634-683x1024

Step 14: When the bread is cooled, it is ready to be served.

no-knead-bread-cooled-and-ready-to-serve-2806414-683x1024
This image shows a golden-brown loaf of no-knead Dutch oven bread resting on a round white plate. The bread is made with all-purpose flour and fine-grain salt, boasting a rustic, artisan-style crust.

No Knead Dutch Oven Bread Recipe

This No Knead Dutch Oven Bread is a simple, fuss-free recipe yielding a crusty, artisan-style loaf with minimal effort. Just mix, let it rise, and bake in a hot Dutch oven. Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves fresh homemade bread.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

  • Silicone spatula
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Dutch oven with a lid
  • Whisk or spoon for mixing

Ingredients
  

  • cup warm water
  • cup all-purpose flower
  • tsp fine grain salt
  • 1 packet yeast

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1.5 cups warm water, one packet (2.25 tsp) yeast, and ½ tbsp salt in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved.
  • Add 3.25 cups flour and mix into a sticky dough.
  • Adjust with flour or water as needed.
  • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and place the Dutch oven with the lid on inside to heat for 20 minutes.
  • Scrape the dough onto floured parchment paper and shape into a loaf by folding the edges.
  • Flip the dough so the floured side faces up and center it on the parchment.
  • Optionally, score the top of the loaf with shallow cuts for decoration.
  • Remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and carefully take off the lid.
  • Transfer the dough, along with the parchment, into the Dutch oven.
  • Cover with the lid and bake for 35 minutes (40 if dough is cold).
  • Remove the lid and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • When the bread is cooled it is ready to be served.

Notes

  • Adjust flour or water in small amounts to achieve a sticky, yet workable dough consistency.
  • Scoring the bread improves the rise and creates a beautiful finish, but it’s optional.
NutritionValue
Calories188kcal
Carbohydrates39g
Fibre2g
Fat1g
Protein6g

Tips To Ease Your Job!

  1. Mix Without a Mess: Use a whisk to dissolve yeast and salt and a silicone spatula to mix and scrape to minimize sticky hands.
  2. Create a Warm Spot: If your kitchen is cold, briefly preheat your oven, turn it off, and let the dough rise inside.
  3. Use Parchment for Easy Transfer: Floured parchment paper not only keeps the dough manageable but also makes transferring it to the Dutch oven simple.
  4. Avoid Overthinking Shape: Rustic loaves look beautiful—don’t stress about perfection when shaping.
  5. Don’t Skip Preheating the Dutch Oven: A hot Dutch oven ensures the bread’s signature crust.

Tags:

You might also like these recipes

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating