Easy No Knead Dutch Oven Crusty Bread

Craving artisan-style bread without the hassle? This Easy No Knead Dutch Oven Crusty Bread is the perfect solution! With just 4 simple ingredients—flour, salt, yeast, and water—you can create a golden, bakery-quality loaf with minimal effort. The secret lies in the overnight fermentation, which develops deep, complex flavors while you rest, and the magic of a preheated Dutch oven, which ensures a perfectly crisp, crackly crust every time. With only 5 minutes of prep and no kneading required, this recipe is beginner-friendly yet yields professional results, making it your go-to for warm, homemade bread. Ideal for serving fresh with butter, alongside hearty soups, or as the base for sandwiches, this versatile loaf is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1.5 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of instant yeast.

Step 2

Gradually add 1.5 cups of room-temperature water to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours (overnight) to ferment and rise.

Step 4

After the resting period, the dough should be bubbly and have doubled in size. Lightly flour a clean surface and your hands, then scrape the dough out onto the surface.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a round loaf by folding the edges inward, then gently form into a ball. Place it on a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 6

Let the dough rest for another 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven (with its lid) inside the oven as it heats.

Step 7

Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and take off the lid. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and place it into the pot.

Step 8

Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the crust to brown and become crispy.

Step 10

Carefully transfer the bread to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(729.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1312.7

Total Fat 3.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3556.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 37.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 70.9mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 394.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.5%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 85.8%