Are you ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey and discover the secrets of creating the perfect homemade Dutch oven bread? In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the steps of preparing this delicious and aromatic bread using your trusty Dutch oven. From selecting the right ingredients and understanding the science behind bread-making to perfecting the kneading and shaping techniques, we'll provide you with all the essential knowledge and tips to achieve a golden-crusted, soft and chewy loaf that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a fragrant bakery as we delve into the art of crafting homemade Dutch oven bread!
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DUTCH-OVEN JALAPEñO CHEDDAR BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Impress your friends with this homemade dutch-oven bread. Bread-making can be time consuming but this recipe uses active yeast to help speed up the process. And with cheddar and jalapeño involved, you know you're in for a treat.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Sides
Time 3h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, 2 cups (200 g) of cheddar cheese, the chopped jalapeños, and salt. Stir well.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Pour the flour mixture on top of the water and use a silicone spatula to stir until the dough comes together.
- With the spatula, fold the dough around the edges of the bowl toward the center, rotating the bowl each time and folding a total of 8 times. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
- Using the spatula, fold the dough toward the center again 8 more times. Cover with the towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Add the Dutch oven and lid to the oven, and preheat to 450˚F (230˚C) for 30 minutes.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface and your hands. Carefully peel the dough out of the bowl and onto the floured surface. Flip over and carefully brush away excess flour. Fold the edges of the dough towards the center 8 times, then flip over the dough and transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
- Brush the top of the dough with the olive oil, so the cheese will stick. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (50 g) of cheese on top. Use a sharp knife to score the bread with an "X", which will allow steam to escape. Arrange the jalapeño rings on top of the cheese.
- Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven and use the parchment to lift the bread into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for 20 more minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
- Carefully slide the bread out of the pot and onto a wire rack. Remove the parchment paper and let the bread cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Slice the bread and serve as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 0 grams
HOMEMADE DUTCH OVEN BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: lukewarm water, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, olive oil
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir the yeast into the water and allow the yeast to bloom until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt by hand. Once incorporated, create a small well in the middle and pour in the water and yeast mixture.
- Mix by hand, wetting your working hand before mixing so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers. The water and flour should come together and a form rough dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour in small increments, about 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Once the dough comes together, cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 ½-2 hours).
- Uncover the dough and give it a few pokes with your finger. If the dough has risen properly, it should indent under the pressure of your finger and slowly deflate.
- Using your hand or a rubber spatula, start from the rim of the bowl to work the dough loose from the sides and fold it up and towards the center of the bowl. Turn the bowl 90 degrees, and repeat until all the dough has been pulled from the sides and folded towards the center.
- Once finished, cover and let the dough rise again for another 1 ½-2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled in size again, gently transfer it from the bowl to a lightly floured surface.
- Sprinkle a bit of flour on top of the dough. Using your hands, begin to shape it into a loaf. Fold the dough under itself several times to form a ball, then pinch together the seams of dough underneath.
- Place the dough seam-side down in a clean bowl that has been lightly coated with olive oil and dusted with flour.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place a 6-quart Dutch oven (or heavy cooking pot with oven-safe lid) inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C) with the pot inside for 45 minutes-1 hour.
- Carefully remove the pot from the oven and place it on a trivet or heat-safe surface. (Be careful! It'll be VERY HOT.)
- Turn the proofed dough over onto a lightly floured surface and carefully place it inside the pot.
- Cover with the lid and return the pot to the oven.
- Bake for 45 minutes, removing the lid for the last 15 minutes.
- Remove bread from pot, cover, and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 0 grams
DUTCH-OVEN BREAD
Crackling homemade Dutch-oven bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. -Catherine Ward, Taste of Home Prep Kitchen Manager
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups flour, yeast and salt. Stir in water and enough remaining flour to form a moist, shaggy dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a cool place until doubled, 7-8 hours., Preheat oven to 450°; place a Dutch oven with lid onto center rack and heat for at least 30 minutes. Once Dutch oven is heated, turn dough onto a generously floured surface. Using a metal scraper or spatula, quickly shape into a round loaf. Gently place on top of a piece of parchment., Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4 in. deep) across top of loaf. Using the parchment, immediately lower bread into heated Dutch oven. Cover; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bread is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 15-20 minutes longer, partially covering if browning too much. Remove loaf from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOMEMADE DUTCH OVEN BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: lukewarm water, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, olive oil
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir the yeast into the water and allow the yeast to bloom until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt by hand. Once incorporated, create a small well in the middle and pour in the water and yeast mixture.
- Mix by hand, wetting your working hand before mixing so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers. The water and flour should come together and a form rough dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour in small increments, about 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Once the dough comes together, cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 ½-2 hours).
- Uncover the dough and give it a few pokes with your finger. If the dough has risen properly, it should indent under the pressure of your finger and slowly deflate.
- Using your hand or a rubber spatula, start from the rim of the bowl to work the dough loose from the sides and fold it up and towards the center of the bowl. Turn the bowl 90 degrees, and repeat until all the dough has been pulled from the sides and folded towards the center.
- Once finished, cover and let the dough rise again for another 1 ½-2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled in size again, gently transfer it from the bowl to a lightly floured surface.
- Sprinkle a bit of flour on top of the dough. Using your hands, begin to shape it into a loaf. Fold the dough under itself several times to form a ball, then pinch together the seams of dough underneath.
- Place the dough seam-side down in a clean bowl that has been lightly coated with olive oil and dusted with flour.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place a 6-quart Dutch oven (or heavy cooking pot with oven-safe lid) inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C) with the pot inside for 45 minutes-1 hour.
- Carefully remove the pot from the oven and place it on a trivet or heat-safe surface. (Be careful! It'll be VERY HOT.)
- Turn the proofed dough over onto a lightly floured surface and carefully place it inside the pot.
- Cover with the lid and return the pot to the oven.
- Bake for 45 minutes, removing the lid for the last 15 minutes.
- Remove bread from pot, cover, and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 0 grams
CRUSTY DUTCH OVEN BREAD
An incredibly easy, crusty white bread cooked inside a Dutch oven.
Provided by Stacey
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour bread flour into the bowl of an electric stand mixer and add water, followed by salt. Sprinkle yeast over the surface and allow to dissolve, about 5 minutes.
- Mix on medium speed using the paddle attachment until the dough comes together. Replace the paddle with a dough hook. Continue mixing until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to the dough to rise to about twice its size, 30 to 45 minutes. Push a finger into the dough. The dough should give some resistance, but not spring back. If it springs back, let it rise longer.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface and punch down to expel excess gas and redistribute the yeast. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a boule by pushing back and forth on the counter in a circular motion until you have a round, smooth ball. Cover dough with a clean dish towel and allow to rise, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a Dutch oven.
- Slice a very shallow "X" into the top of the bread with a sharp knife to help it expand while baking. Place loaf into the prepared Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue to bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and continue baking until deep golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 389.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BASIC HOMEMADE BREAD
If you'd like to learn how to bake bread, here's a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously golden brown. There's nothing like the homemade aroma wafting through my kitchen as it bakes. -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: warm water, active dry yeast, flour, sugar, flour, salt, water, starter
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a glass bowl, add water and yeast. Mix the yeast into the water and let it sit for a couple minutes.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients for the starter. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Wrap the bowl with clear wrap, making sure not to tightly seal the bowl. Let the starter breathe a little and keep it in a dark place at room temperature. Stir every 12 hours until making the dough. The starter will rise and shrink each day and you should see bubbles, letting you know that the yeast is being activated!
- On day 5, combine all ingredients into a bowl, and knead for 10 minutes on low if using a machine; if kneading by hand, knead for 20 minutes until dough is stretchy yet doesn't stick to your hands.
- While the dough is kneading, store your starter for future use. Your starter will last forever as long as you maintain and care for it. It can stay in the fridge and be fed once a week with a teaspoon of sugar. To replenish your starter, simply add 1 cup of flour (125g) and ½ cup of water (120ml), mix, and place it back in the fridge. Leave it out overnight to get to room temperature before preparing the dough.
- Place kneaded dough into a large floured bowl with a towel over the top, then sprinkle flour and let it rise for 12 hours.
- Place risen dough onto a floured board and knead for a few minutes. Place it into a floured proofing basket or a medium bowl, sprinkle flour and let it rise for another 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 480°F (250°C).
- Flip the dough onto a parchment paper, and transfer the dough and paper into a large cast-iron dutch oven.
- Score the top of the bread.
- Place the lid on top and bake for 30 minutes.
- Take the lid off and bake for another 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Transfer onto a cooling rack and let it rest for an hour. Knock the bottom of the bread to listen for a hollow knock.
- Nutrition Calories: 1615 Fat: 4 grams Carbs: 340 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 19 grams Protein: 42 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams
DUTCH-OVEN RAISIN WALNUT BREAD
On a cold day there is nothing better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. -Catherine Ward, Taste of Home, Prep Kitchen Manager
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Brunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 loaf (32 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk 6 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins and walnuts; add water and enough remaining flour to form a moist, shaggy dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a cool place until doubled, 7-8 hours., Preheat oven to 450°; place a Dutch oven with lid onto center rack and heat for at least 30 minutes. Once Dutch oven is heated, turn dough onto a generously floured surface. Using a metal scraper or spatula, quickly shape into a round loaf. Gently place on top of a piece of parchment., Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4 in. deep) across top of loaf. Using the parchment, immediately lower bread into heated Dutch oven. Cover; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until loaf is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 20-30 minutes longer, partially covering if browning too much. Remove loaf from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
NO-KNEAD DUTCH OVEN BREAD
This rustic bread is easy and fabulous - tastes like it's fresh from a French bakery. The secret is the use of a Dutch oven, which regulates the moisture.
Provided by Laura A-C
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 14h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast together in a glass or ceramic bowl; add water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside at 70 degrees F (21 degrees C) for 12 to 19 hours.
- Turn dough out onto a floured cutting board covered with waxed paper. Dough will be sticky. Turn 2 to 3 times so that all sides are well floured. Set aside, covered with waxed paper, until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Place a Dutch oven in the oven. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- Carefully remove the Dutch oven, place dough inside, and cover with the lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to bake until the crust achieves your desired color, 10 to 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, Sodium 389.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
ROASTED ROSEMARY GARLIC LOAF RECIPE BY TASTY
Make your own delicious loaf of bread at home, whether you're a fan of sweet or savory! Baking bread in a Dutch oven is convenient and fairly hands off. This savory loaf is super versatile and tastes fantastic dipped in sauce, toasted, or as part of a sandwich. Kick up your avocado toast game with this yummy bread.
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Bakery Goods
Time 3h40m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the top of each garlic bulb so just the tops of the cloves are exposed. Set the tops aside. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over top of each bulb, letting the oil seep down between the cloves. Season each bulb with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Place the tops back on each bulb and set in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cloves are completely tender, but not mushy. Since the garlic will continue cooking in the bread, you want them a little more firm so they hold their shape in the loaf.
- Let the garlic to cool until safe to handle. Gentle press on the bottom of each clove to pop it out of its skin. Roughly chop the garlic cloves and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, whole wheat flour, chopped garlic, rosemary, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Stir well with a rubber spatula.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the warm water, remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil, and the yeast.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a rubber spatula to stir until the dough just comes together. With your hands, knead the dough in the bowl until there are no dry, floury spots remaining. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
- Using the spatula, fold the dough toward the center again 8 more times, rotating the bowl each time. Cover with the towel and let rest for 30 minutes more.
- Place a Dutch oven with a lid in the oven, and preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
- Lightly dust a clean surface and your hands with flour. Carefully turn the dough out of the bowl onto the floured surface. Fold the edges of the dough towards the center 8 times, then flip the dough over and transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
- Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven (it will be very hot) and use the parchment to lift the bread into the pot. Cover with the lid.
- Bake the bread for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and reduce the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 20 more minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
- Carefully slide the bread out of the pot and onto a wire rack. Remove the parchment paper and let the bread cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Slice the bread and serve as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2018 calories, Carbohydrate 316 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 25 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- When measuring flour, use a kitchen scale for accuracy. Too much flour can result in a dry, dense loaf.
- Make sure your Dutch oven is preheated before adding the dough. This helps create a crispy crust.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can bake the bread in a regular loaf pan. Just be sure to cover the pan tightly with foil.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps the bread develop its full flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This homemade Dutch oven bread recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh, delicious bread at home. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a loaf of bread that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy bread recipe, give this one a try!
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