Dutch Oven French Bread: The Easy Way to Bake at Home
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Create the perfect crusty bread with this easy Dutch oven method. Ideal for home bakers looking for a simple yet delicious recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 18 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let it rest for 12-18 hours at room temperature.
- Once the dough has risen, preheat your Dutch oven in a hot oven.
- Shape the dough and place it in the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, let the bread cool completely before slicing.
- You can add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg