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 cup warm water
- 3¼ cup all-purpose flower
- 1½ 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.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2-3 hours until doubled.
- 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.
- Bake for 35 minutes. After that remove the lid and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- 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.