No Knead Cheddar Bread in the Dutch Oven

No Knead Cheddar Bread in the Dutch Oven

from gracefullittlehoneybee.com
775 min
8 servings

A rustic loaf of cheddar bread cooked until golden brown in the the dutch oven.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt and yeast until combined.

  2. 2

    Add in water and stir until a sticky dough forms.

  3. 3

    Stir in the cheddar cheese until fully incorporated into the dough.

  4. 4

    Cover the dough and allow it to rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.

  5. 5

    When you are ready to bake your dough, put a dutch oven (empty) into the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.

  6. 6

    While the oven is preheating, heavily flour a smooth surface and roll your dough into the flour until it forms a ball.

  7. 7

    Once the oven has preheated, remove the hot dutch oven, line with parchment paper (optional) and place the bread dough into the dutch oven.

  8. 8

    Cover the bread and bake for 30 mins, then remove the lid from the dutch oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.

  9. 9

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Slice and enjoy!