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Easy No Knead Artisan Bread Baked in a Dutch Oven

A loaf of artisan bread, cut in half, showing an open, airy crumb structure.
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Bake a crusty, flavorful artisan loaf at home with this simple no-knead recipe using a Dutch oven.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cool water
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons melted butter mixed with 1 clove minced garlic for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast. If using herbs, mix them in now.
  2. Pour in the cool water and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. The dough will become bubbly and increase in volume.
  4. After the long rise, lightly flour a work surface. Scrape the dough out onto the surface. Gently fold the dough over itself a few times to form a rough ball.
  5. Place a sheet of parchment paper over the dough ball and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. About 30 minutes into this rest, place your empty Dutch oven (with the lid on) into your oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
  7. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and gently place it into the hot pot.
  8. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and return it to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the lid. If you want a darker crust, continue baking uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  10. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven. If using the garlic butter topping, brush it over the hot crust immediately.
  11. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Using cool water helps control the fermentation process, leading to better flavor development during the long rest period.
  • If you do not have a Dutch oven, you can bake the bread on a preheated baking stone, but you must create steam in the oven by placing a pan of hot water on the bottom rack.
  • For a softer crust, brush the loaf with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.

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