Dutch Oven French Bread: The Best Homemade Delight for All
Learn how to make the best Dutch Oven French Bread with this easy recipe that yields a crusty loaf with a soft inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 60 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm water and stir until combined.
- Cover with a cloth and let rise for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a hot Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, add steam to the oven during the first few minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dutch Oven French Bread, homemade bread, baking, yeast bread