Delicious Homemade No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread Recipe

Learn how to make a crusty and chewy no-knead bread with a soft interior using this simple recipe. With just a few ingredients and basic equipment, you can bake a perfect loaf of bread every time. This foolproof technique will impress your family and friends, and you'll never want to buy bread from the store again. Enjoy the delightful aroma and taste of freshly baked bread with this easy recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm water (not hot)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast.
2. Add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Ensure all the dry ingredients are incorporated.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest at room temperature for 8-24 hours. The dough will rise and develop air bubbles during this time.
4. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven with its lid in the oven while preheating.
5. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, carefully remove the Dutch oven (use oven mitts) and remove the lid.
6. Transfer the dough from the mixing bowl to a well-floured surface. Shape the dough into a ball by folding the edges towards the center. Use flour as needed to prevent sticking.
7. Carefully place the shaped dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and place it back into the oven.
8. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on. Then, remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
9. Once baked, remove the Dutch oven from the oven and transfer the bread to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

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