Dutch Oven Bread
This easy, no-knead artisan bread uses just 5 ingredients and a Dutch oven to create a soft, crusty, and irresistibly delicious loaf perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 480 g plain flour (3 cups)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 375 ml warm water (1 ½ cups)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast. Dissolve the honey or maple syrup in the warm water and then add to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The dough will be very sticky and shaggy.
- Cover and rest at room temperature for about 12 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface. Stretch and fold the edges toward the centre 6-8 times to form a rough ball. Flip the dough seam-side down and gently shape into a neat ball.
- Place the dough on a large piece of baking paper, cover with a tea towel, and rest for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a Dutch oven into the oven and preheat to 230C (450F) fan forced.
- Use a sharp knife to slash the top of the dough. Grab the corners of the baking paper and lower the dough into the Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake covered for 35 minutes until the crust is golden brown.