The Best Crusty Dutch Oven Bread 🍞✨

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1. Mix & Rise (Overnight)

  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and yeast.

  2. Add warm water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms (no kneading!).

  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temp for 12-18 hours (yes, it’s that easy!).

2. Shape & Second Rise

  1. Turn dough onto a floured surface and fold edges inward to form a round loaf.

  2. Place on parchment paper, cover with a towel, and rest for 30 mins.

3. Preheat & Bake

  1. Place empty Dutch oven (with lid) in the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 mins.

  2. Carefully transfer dough (with parchment) into the hot Dutch oven.

  3. Cover and bake for 30 mins, then uncover and bake 10-15 mins until deep golden.

4. Cool & Crackle

  • Let cool 1 hour before slicing (this finishes the crumb!).

Pro Tips for the Perfect Loaf 🔥

✔ Use a scale – Flour measurements vary by cup.
✔ Want more sourdough flavor? Extend the first rise to 24 hours.
✔ No parchment? Grease the Dutch oven well.
✔ Storage: Keep in a paper bag for 2 days (or freeze sliced).

Serving Suggestions 🍽️

✨ With soup or stew – For dipping!
✨ Toasted with olive oil & sea salt – Simple perfection.
✨ As bruschetta or avocado toast – Next-level delicious.

Final Verdict: Bakery-Quality at Home!

This Dutch Oven Bread is crispy, chewy, and impossibly easy—proof that the best things in life are simple.

Bake a loaf today and savor the magic of homemade bread! 😍

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