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Crispy No-Knead Dutch Oven Artisan Bread

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A simple, no-knead artisan bread recipe baked in a Dutch oven for a crispy crust and tender crumb. Perfect for busy days and beginner bakers.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (350ml) lukewarm water (about 80°F/27°C)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough (10 minutes): In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Pour in lukewarm water and stir until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. No kneading needed.
  2. First Rise (12 to 18 hours): Cover the bowl tightly and leave at room temperature (around 70°F/21°C) overnight or for 12 to 18 hours until doubled in size and bubbly.
  3. Preheat Dutch Oven (30 minutes before baking): Place empty Dutch oven with lid inside oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C).
  4. Shape the Dough (5 minutes): Lightly flour surface and hands. Scrape dough onto surface and fold over itself a few times to form a rough ball. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Second Rise (30 to 45 minutes): Cover dough loosely and let rise until puffy. Remove hot Dutch oven from oven carefully.
  6. Bake the Bread (45 minutes total): Place dough ball into hot Dutch oven, cover with lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake an additional 15 minutes to brown crust.
  7. Cool Down (At least 1 hour): Transfer bread to wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use lukewarm water (around 80°F/27°C) to activate yeast properly. Do not skip the long fermentation for flavor and texture. Preheat Dutch oven thoroughly for a crispy crust. Remove lid halfway through baking to avoid soggy crust. Cool bread completely before slicing to set crumb.

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Keywords: no-knead bread, Dutch oven bread, artisan bread, easy bread recipe, crispy crust bread, homemade bread

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