This Crusty No Knead Dutch Oven Bread is a recipe inspired by Jim Lahey a famous baker in New York
This Crusty No Knead Dutch Oven Bread recipe is a recipe that you cannot miss because it will forgive the small mistakes. Even if you let your dough sit longer than the recommended time or add a little more water, your bread will be just as delicious. Even a beginner in the kitchen can make this bread
FAQ
Why my bread as not rise?
Probably because your yeast was no longer fresh. Be sure to check the expiration date before using. To keep your yeast fresher for longer you can store it in the freezer.
How to make bread without kneading?
It's really super simple, you just have to mix the ingredients together and let the dough sit for 8 hours. I often make the dough after the evening meal and let it sit overnight. Even if you let the dough sit for more than 8 hours, it's okay.
What size should my Dutch oven be?
To have a perfect round bread, you need to use a 5 quart or 7.5 quart Dutch oven.
Tips
- To prevent your bread from sticking add flour to the bottom of your pan. Corn flour is the one I use the most because it provides a nice texture. Another option is to add parchment paper in the bottom of the pan
- You can add other ingredients to your bread just before putting it in the oven. Like olives, cheese, pesto the possibilities are endless
Ingredients you will need for this recipe.
- Flour – You just need all purpose flour, flour you probably already have in your pantry.
- Salt – Salt is a most so don't forget it
- Yeast – I used active dry yeast. It's better to use active rather than instant as we really want a long and slow rise. However you can use rapid rise yeast but you will still need to let it rise overnight.
- Water – Make sure your water is a lukewarm temperature as it will affect the outcome of your yeast.
How to make the no knead bread?
More details in the recipe card just below
- Combine the flour, instant yeast and salt. Add water and stir until well blended
- Let the dough rest for at least 8 hours at room temperature.
- Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it; sprinkle it with a little more flour and fold it over once or twice.
- Put the dough in a bowl cover and let stand for another 1 hou
- Preheat the oven
- Make a ball with the dough and flour well with the flour of your choice
- Put the dough in a Dutch Oven, cover with the lid and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 15 to 30 minutes,
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ cup more to add at the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- ¼ teaspoon active yeast
- 1 ¾ cup lukewarm water
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- The Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Add 1 ¾ cups of water and stir until well blended; the dough will be sticky. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for at least 8 hours at room temperature.
- Rising The dough: It's ready when its surface is strewn with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it; sprinkle it with a little more flour and fold it over once or twice. Put the dough in a bowl cover and let stand for 1 hour
- Oven:Preheat the oven to 450 F˚
- Preparing the bread: Make a ball with the dough and flour well with the flour of your choice (all purpose, corn flour, whole wheat. This will prevent the dough from sticking to the bottom of the cast iron.
- Cooking the bread: Put the dough in a cast iron casserole dish, cover with the lid and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 15 to 30 minutes, until the bread is golden brown. Let cool on rack.
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Newbie In The Kitchen
I love the idea of this simple recipe for bread. the texture looks wonderful and I can imagine the smells when this is cooking are amazing! I can't wait to give this a go. I have all the ingredients in my pantry!
FOODHEAL
This is beating the french bread! I mean, making an airy bread without having to knead the dough! This is really a recipe to keep...
Amanda Dixon
This bread came out perfectly! It was super easy with the perfect crusty top, and it smelled absolutely divine while baking.
Marta
I'm a huge fan of any no-knead bread, but this one was over the top delicious. Great crust and chew. It's like the old-fashioned bread, but easier.
Silvia
This homemade bread is beautiful and so flavorful! I loved it with pesto and olives, but the best of all is the no kneading part. Minimal effort, big result!
Kathryn
I love bread that you don't have to knead and this was amazing! Love how it's made in the dutch oven and the crust was just perfect. Will make again!
Veronika
There is nothing better than the aroma of a freshly baked homemade bread! I love how easy your recipe is, going to try it this weekend 😉
amycaseycooks
I’m a big bread lover and homemade bread is absolutely the best! I can’t wait to give your recipe a try.
Adriana Lopez
what an incredible bread recipe, I love making bread but have never tried the no-knead option thanks for all the tips I will be baking it soon.
Addison
This bread looks perfectly crispy and chewy! I love that beautiful golden color. Perfect recipe!
Tammy
What a gorgeous loaf! Nothing compares to homemade bread and it's so easy too. This is perfect.