THE BEST CRUSTY BREAD (DUTCH OVEN)
The next time you want warm crusty bread, give this recipe a try. The outside is crisp while the inside stays firm and moist. To get the true crust effect, start the dough the night before. The aroma of the fresh bread baking in the Dutch oven will make the house smell wonderful. When you open the Dutch oven, there's the perfect...
Provided by Pat DiMercurio
Categories Other Breads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Whisk flour, yeast, and salt in a 3-4 quart bowl with a tight-fitting lid. I like to use my trusty Tupperware. If you don't have a bowl w/lid use plastic wrap on a bowl.
- 2. Add the water and stir with a wooden spoon until the dough is mixed well.
- 3. The dough will be quite sticky and shaggy looking, but that's OK.
- 4. Cover the bowl and set aside for 12-18 hours (up to 24 overnight is fine).
- 5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a cast-iron Dutch oven with the lid into the oven while preheating and heat the pot/lid for 30 minutes.
- 6. Meanwhile, scrape the risen dough from the bowl onto a heavily floured surface. (Dough will still be very sticky.)
- 7. With floured hands, gently shape the dough into a round loaf, making sure there's enough flour on the surface so the dough doesn't stick. Let the dough just sit there until your pot is preheated.
- 8. Take the hot pot from the oven and gently place the dough into the pot.
- 9. Cover with the lid and return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- 10. Remove the lid at that time and return the pot to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
- 11. Gently shake the loaf onto a cooling rack and enjoy the beautiful aroma. Give it a chance to cool before cutting into the loaf.
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Talha Rao
[email protected]This bread is amazing. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's perfect for any occasion. I've made it several times and it's always been a hit.
Adonai Mudehhe
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Md Rihine
[email protected]This is the best bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain. I've made it several times and it's always been a hit.
Hola_Galaxy
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing!
SunflowerVega
[email protected]This bread is amazing. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's perfect for any occasion. I've made it several times and it's always been a hit.
Bee Thoggin
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. It was perfect for sandwiches and toast. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sara Aziz
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Ninsiima Gerald
[email protected]This is the best bread recipe I've ever tried. The bread is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain. I've made it several times and it's always been a hit.
Shesha Nemali
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Georgio Rayess
[email protected]This bread is amazing. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's perfect for any occasion. I've made it several times and it's always been a hit.
Ynes Kendall
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. It was perfect for sandwiches and toast. I'll definitely be making this again.
Vega Bwoy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Kamran Durrani
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out perfectly! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I'm so happy with how it turned out.
Chicken Wing
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain. I've made it several times and it always turns out great.
Mama Aisha
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Barna CB
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The bread was absolutely delicious! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Michael Foreman
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've never been able to make a crusty bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread turned out perfectly, with a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior. I'll definitely be making this again and again.