Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven

45m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 tsp of activated yeast, 2 tsp of sugar, and 1 tsp of salt into a bowl.
  2. 2Add 1 ½ cups of warm water (108°F) and stir for about a minute.
  3. 3Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the yeast starts to grow.
  4. 4Add 3 cups of flour and mix until most of the flour is incorporated.
  5. 5Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest for 1–2 hours.
  6. 6After an hour, remove the cloth and mix the dough for about a minute.
  7. 7Put the dough on a floured cutting board and shape it into a round ball.
  8. 8Place the dough in a bowl with parchment paper, sprinkle some flour on top, and cut a cross on top.
  9. 9Preheat the dutch oven at 450°F.
  10. 10Place the dough inside the preheated dutch oven, cover, and bake for 35 minutes at 450°F.
  11. 11Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  12. 12Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp activated yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups filtered water
  • 3 cups flour

Equipment

bowlspoonspatulacutting board7-quart dutch ovenclothparchment paperknife