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Golden baked bread in a red enameled Dutch oven.

Dutch Oven Bread

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course baked, baked goods, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 pinches granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add the warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms. If the dough seems dry, add 1 more tablespoon of water at a time until it's no longer dry.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean, damp dish towel and set it in a warm place to rise for 2 hours or up to overnight in the fridge. If the dough is refrigerated overnight, let it sit at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before baking.
  • About 30 minutes before the dough is done rising, preheat your oven to 450°F, placing a covered 2 3/4 quart Dutch oven (or similar size baking dish) inside to preheat.
  • Place a large square of parchment paper on the counter and sprinkle it with flour. Transfer the dough to the floured parchment paper, gently folding it on top of itself a few times to form a round loaf. Let it rest on the parchment while the oven finishes preheating.
  • Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from your oven. Using the parchment paper, transfer the dough into the Dutch oven and replace the lid.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and it feels hollow when you tap on it.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from the oven, and carefully lift the bread out using the parchment paper. Let it cool on a rack for about 30 minutes before slicing.
    Fluffy homemade bread with a golden crust on a wooden cutting board.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 293mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Dutch Oven Bread
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