Quick No Knead Dutch Oven Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
or bread flour, 360g
- 1 packet or 2 teaspoons Quick Rise or RapidRise instant yeast
7g
- 1-1/2 teaspoons table salt
9 grams
- 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water
up to 100°F
Directions
- 1
Fluff up the flour before measuring or weighing; then add the flour, yeast and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Make a well in the center and pour in the water, stir and mix completely . The dough will be soft and sticky.
- 2
Cover the bowl with an oil-sprayed plastic wrap and let stand in a warm spot at room temperature. Let rise for 1 hour. (I like to set the covered bowl on top of the refrigerator).
- 3
After 40 minutes, place a 4 or 6-quart Dutch oven with lid in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
- 4
Sift a light dusting of flour on a large piece of parchment paper and set aside.
- 5
When the dough has rested for the 1 hour, turn it out onto a lightly flour-dusted work surface. Use a bench scraper to turn and fold the dough 5 or 6 times to shape into a rough ball. Dust lightly with flour.
- 6
Place the dough with the floured side down, in the center of the reserved sheet of parchment paper. Dust the exposed top lightly with flour and cover with a fresh piece of plastic wrap. Let the dough rest on the counter top for 15 minutes.
- 7
Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven, remove the lid. Remove the plastic wrap covering from the dough, and using the parchment paper as a sling, lift the dough and set it into the Dutch oven. Spray the top of the bread with some water (see notes).
- 8
Replace the lid and transfer to the oven.
- 9
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid from the Dutch one and bake the bread for an additional 15 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the hot Dutch oven to the work area and using the parchment paper, lift the bread out and place on a wire rack. Let cool before slicing.
Quick No Knead Dutch Oven Bread
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About this Recipe
Imagine the unparalleled satisfaction of biting into a slice of warm, homemade bread, boasting an incredibly crunchy crust and a melt-in-your-mouth tender interior. This Quick No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread recipe makes that dream a reality in just a couple of hours, transforming simple ingredients into an artisan-style loaf without any special skills or equipment.
This recipe works by harnessing the magic of a Dutch oven and the simplicity of instant yeast. The 5 minutes of mixing time and lack of kneading means you get all the flavor and texture of a bakery-quality loaf with minimal effort. The Dutch oven creates the perfect steamy environment, crucial for developing that signature crackly crust and moist crumb that sets this bread apart from ordinary loaves.
What can you expect from your Quick No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread? A truly delightful experience. The exterior promises a beautiful crunchy crust that yields to a wonderfully moist and tender interior, full of airy pockets. Each slice offers a satisfying chew and a subtle, natural sweetness from the slow fermentation, making it perfect for pairing with nearly anything. It's a rustic, comforting bread that tastes like it took all day to make, but only requires a few minutes of active attention.
While this Quick No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread is truly sublime in its pure form, you have a couple of easy customization options. For a chewier interior, try using entirely bread flour instead of all-purpose flour. You could also stir in a tablespoon of dried herbs like rosemary or a small handful of poppy seeds with the dry ingredients for a subtle aromatic twist or textural variation.
Serve this rustic loaf warm, straight from the oven, with a pat of butter, alongside hearty soups and stews, or as an impressive centerpiece for any family meal or gathering.