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Dutch Oven Bread

An amazing crispy bread recipe using a Dutch oven.

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European
medium
3h 6m
8
vegetarian
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 35 min
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Warm water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp ButterSoftened
  • 2 1/4 tsp YeastInstant or active dried
  • 3 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Neutral cooking oil(optional)For greasing
Instructions
  1. 1

    Add sugar to warm water.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Add softened butter and yeast to the water mixture. Mix thoroughly and set aside to activate.

    10 min

  3. 3

    Add activated yeast mixture to a bowl, then add flour and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon handle.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes or use a stand mixer.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it proof for 1 hour in a warm spot.

    1h 0m

  6. 6

    Knock back the dough, shape it, and place it in a greased Dutch oven. Let it proof for 45 minutes.

    45 min

  7. 7

    Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F).

    5 min

  8. 8

    Score the dough and place the lid on the Dutch oven. Bake for 30 minutes.

    30 min

  9. 9

    Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the top.

    5 min

  10. 10

    Remove bread from the oven, cool on a wire rack, and serve.

    15 min

Equipment Needed
Dutch oven
Wooden spoon
Bowl scraper
Bench scraper
Wire rack

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