Howdy, fellow bakers! Today, we're venturing into the heart of home baking with a tried-and-true favorite – No Knead Dutch Oven Bread. You won't need a recipe for this one; it's the kind of bread that just speaks to the soul. Get ready for a crunchy exterior, a soft and pillowy middle, and a chewiness that'll make you want to kick off your shoes and savor the down-home goodness!

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Crunchy Crust That Sings With Flavor

Picture this: a loaf with a crust so crunchy it'll remind you of walking on gravel roads in the golden hour. No Knead Dutch Oven Bread delivers just that – a crust that's got character, a bit like the rugged charm of a well-worn cowboy hat. It's the kind of crunch that adds a bit of country flair to your baking adventures.

Soft and Pillow-Like Middle

Break into the bread, and you'll discover a soft, pillow-like middle that's as comforting as a front porch swing. This interior is like sinking into a well-worn armchair – familiar, warm, and inviting. It's a texture that says, "Come on in, sit a spell, and enjoy a slice of simplicity."

Recipe

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NO KNEAD CRUSTY DUTCH OVEN BREAD

A favorite bread recipe that is crunchy, chewy, and soft in the middle.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread dish, bread recipes, dutch oven bread, dutch oven dish, dutch oven recipes, homemade bread, made from scratch, no knead bread

Cook Time: 55

Calories: 1375kcal

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour and more for dusting
2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 ½ c warm water about 110 degrees

Instructions

DIRECTIONS

Whisk flour, salt and yeast in a large bowl until combined.
Add water and stir with a wooden spoon.
The dough will be very sticky and shaggy.
Cover with Press n Seal and let sit 8-18 hours.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450.
Place empty Dutch oven inside to heat through for 30 minutes.
While oven preheats, uncover and punch down dough.
Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper sprinkled liberally with flour.
Turn dough out into parchment and quickly shape into a ball using floured hands.
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutes while your Dutch oven preheats.
Remove plastic wrap and place parchment sheet with dough on top down into Dutch oven.
Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10 to brown the top.

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Chewiness That Keeps You Coming Back

No Knead Dutch Oven Bread boasts a chewiness that's like a good conversation on a summer evening – just right. The slow fermentation process brings out a bit of that down-home resilience, resulting in a bread that has substance and character. Each chew is a reminder that good things come to those who wait.

So, if you're ready to embrace the warmth and simplicity of down-home baking, No Knead Dutch Oven Bread is calling your name. Join the ranks of bakers who've made this a staple in their kitchens, and let the aroma of homemade bread fill your space with a bit of country coziness. No kneading, no fuss – just the pure joy of baking with a hint of country personality. Happy baking, y'all!

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