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Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread

This is the easiest yeasted bread you can make, and it gives you a tender inside with a great crusty exterior. The method skips kneading and uses a long, 3-hour rise and a hot Dutch oven to do all the work.
prep time:15 minutes
cook time:45 minutes
Proof Time3 hours
total time:4 hours
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Ingredients

Ingredients (Makes 1 Large Loaf)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp instant yeast or Rapid Rise
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups hot water 125-130°F

Instructions

  • Whisk flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add hot water and stir until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
  • Cover and let rise at room temperature for 3 hours.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and fold 10-12 times.
  • Shape into a rough ball and place in parchment-lined bowl.
  • Rest for 35-40 minutes.
  • Place empty Dutch oven in oven and preheat to 450°F.
  • Carefully lower dough with parchment into hot Dutch oven.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and bake additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Internal temperature should reach 207°F when done.
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