Dutch Oven White Bread
Dutch Oven White Bread is a classic and simple bread recipe that is perfect for beginner bakers.
Dutch Oven White Bread
Equipment
- 12" Dutch Oven (5 quart)
Ingredients
- 3 cups white bread flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. yeast rapid rise
- 1 ½ cups water warm
Instructions
- In a bowl combine ingredients, cover and let rise for 2 hours
- Add dough to a floured surface and form a ball
- Let dough rest for 30 minutes in bowl, covered
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Add dough to Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes covered
- Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes
- OPTIONAL: Serve with jam
Notes
Nutrition
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The bread is made with a combination of bread flour and all-purpose flour, giving it a tender and light texture. This bread is a great option for those who prefer a more mild flavor in their bread as it is not heavily seasoned.
The recipe starts with mixing the ingredients together to form a soft dough.The dough is then allowed to rise until doubled in size, then shaped into a round loaf and placed in a Dutch oven. The bread is baked in the Dutch oven, which creates a steamy environment that helps produce a crispy crust and a tender crumb. The result is a delicious and satisfying loaf of bread that can be enjoyed on its own or used for sandwiches, toast, or bread pudding.
Can I use a black Dutch oven?
Absolutely! You can use a non enameled Dutch oven.
I finally decided to try baking bread. This simple recipe was easy to follow. I thought I would ruin it, like hard crust and doughy in middle. It turned out with nice, thin, crispy crust, and light in the middle. Now I have the confidence to keep baking.
Was so easy & delicious!!
So glad it was easy and turned out well for you!
Very good… must try!
Awesome, Lynn! So glad you enjoyed.
I use this recipe quite often. I only use 1/4 tsp of yeast and let it rise 18 hrs. Turns out great every time. I add raisins on occasion for something different. Definitely pre heat the Dutch oven!
Thanks for sharing Chuck! Glad you like this recipe! Great suggestion on the raisins.
hi, do you preheat the dutch oven?
Hi Geoff, thanks for your question. This recipe does not require to preheat the Dutch Oven.
Good recipe even at 6,000 feet elevation.
Awesome! I’m glad it worked well for you at your elevation.