Easy Homemade Bread (No-Knead Dutch Oven)
A simple no-knead bread recipe baked in a Dutch oven for a crusty exterior and soft interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 13-19 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Add warm water and stir until combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat Dutch oven in a 450°F oven for 30 minutes.
- Shape dough into a ball and place in the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use a digital scale for precise measurements.
- Letting the dough rise longer improves flavor.
- For a crispier crust, bake uncovered for an extra 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg