Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven
About this recipe
If you've ever wanted to bake your own bread at home, this artisan bread recipe is a fantastic place to start. Using just a few simple ingredients and a Dutch oven, you can create a crusty and golden loaf that rivals any bakery.
This video by Just Cook Something walks you through the entire process, from mixing the dough to baking it, ensuring that even beginners can achieve impressive results. Plus, the aroma of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen, making it all worthwhile.
Ingredient notes
- You can use either all-purpose flour or hard wheat flour for this recipe.
Tips from Just Cook Something’s video
- Make sure your water is between 108-115°F to properly activate the yeast.
- When mixing the dough, fold it inwards to incorporate the ingredients effectively and create a sticky texture.
- Preheat your Dutch oven along with the oven to ensure the bread bakes evenly and develops a nice crust.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this artisan bread?
- The total time to make this artisan bread is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.
- What should the temperature of the water be when mixing the dough?
- The water should be between 108-115°F when added to the yeast.
- Can I use a different type of flour?
- Yes, you can use either all-purpose flour or hard wheat flour.
- How long should I bake the bread?
- Bake the bread for 35 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Just Cook Something: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Add 1 teaspoon of activated dry yeast to a bowl.
- 2
Add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the bowl.
- 3
Pour in 1.5 cups of warm water (108-115°F) and stir for about a minute.
- 4
Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast starts to grow.
- 5
After 5 minutes, mix again for another minute.
- 6
Add 3 cups of flour to the mixture and mix until most of the flour is incorporated, about a minute.
- 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a cloth, and let it rest for 1 hour.
- 8
After 1 hour, remove the cover and mix again, poking holes to let air out and folding the dough inwards for about a minute.
- 9
Cover the bowl again and let it rest for another hour.
- 10
After a total of 2 hours, remove the cover and fold the dough inwards again for another minute.
- 11
Flour a cutting board and shape the dough into a round ball, adding flour to your hands to prevent sticking.
- 12
Place the dough back into the bowl lined with parchment paper and sprinkle flour on top.
- 13
Make a cross cut on top of the dough with a knife for design and to help it open while baking.
- 14
Cover the bowl with a cloth and preheat your oven to 450°F, placing the Dutch oven inside to preheat as well.
- 15
Once the oven and Dutch oven are hot, carefully place the dough inside the Dutch oven and cover it with the lid.
- 16
Bake for 35 minutes at 450°F.
- 17
After 35 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to achieve desired crispiness.
- 18
Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The water temperature range was inferred from the transcript as it was not explicitly stated in the caption.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Just Cook Something’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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