This is the Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven Recipe You’ve Been Waiting For! This recipe makes a perfect loaf every single time.
This Dutch Oven Artisan Bread Recipe is designed to be easy to make, even for the most novice bakers. Simply mix the ingredients together in the morning, let it rise all day while you’re busy with your daily routine, and voilà! You’ll have a freshly baked, crusty loaf ready for dinner.
The key to this recipe’s success lies in its simplicity and flexibility. With just a few basic ingredients – including bread flour, yeast, salt, honey and water – you can create a delicious loaf that’s perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or serving alongside your favorite soups or stews.
Here’s what sets this recipe apart:
- Easy to mix: The dough comes together quickly and easily in a stand mixer or by hand, making it perfect for busy mornings.
- Long rising time: Let the dough rise all day while you’re away, allowing the yeast to do its magic and creating a tender, airy crumb.
- Crusty results: A longer proofing time also helps develop the crust, giving you a beautifully crispy exterior that’s perfect for dipping into olive oil or serving with your favorite toppings.
And don’t worry if you’re new to bread baking – this recipe is truly fool-proof. Even if you accidentally overmix or under-rise the dough, it will still turn out delicious. Simply follow the instructions, and you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful loaf that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
So why not give it a try? With this fool-proof bread recipe, you’ll be enjoying freshly baked, crusty loaves in no time. Happy baking!
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Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven Recipe
In a glass bowl mix:
- 3 cups of Bread Flour
- 1 teaspoon of instant yeast (I LOVE SAF brand yeast)
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water with 1 Tablespoon of honey dissolved in it
Stir with a wooden spoon until dough is shaggy (all the flour is mixed in) but not super mixed. Add 1 teaspoon of water if dough is still super dry (drier climates sometimes need this). The dough should still be super sticky. Put plastic wrap over the glass bowl and place it on the counter for 4-6 hours.
After dough has doubled in size, take dough out of bowl and onto a floured counter. Shape it into a round loaf shape and place in a floured dough proofing bow. Cover with dishtowel or plastic wrap and let rise again fo 2-3 hours.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425 degrees with your dutch oven in the oven to heat up. While oven is pre-heating, carefully turn out bread dough on a piece of parchment paper and score the top to release steam, then place in heated dutch oven. Cook with the lid on for 25 mins. Remove lid and cook for 5 additional minutes until top is golden.
Serve with soups, casseroles or even by itself for a delicious treat! Try our other delicious bread recipes for White Sandwich Bread HERE or our Whole Wheat Bread Recipe HERE.
-elizabeth
