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Crusty Dutch Oven Bread

This crusty Dutch oven bread is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. It's simple to make and results in a delicious, crusty loaf.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
  2. 2. Add warm water and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. 3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
  4. 4. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place your Dutch oven with its lid inside the oven to preheat.
  5. 5. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and shape it into a ball.
  6. 6. Carefully remove the preheated Dutch oven from the oven. Place the dough ball into the Dutch oven.
  7. 7. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
  8. 8. Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

crusty bread, Dutch oven bread, easy bread
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