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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Nhlanhla Thamae
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The bread is too dense and it doesn't have much flavor.
Nicholas Abotsi
[email protected]This bread is okay. It's not the best bread I've ever had, but it's not bad either.
siboniso mhlanga
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of the crust on this bread. It's a bit too hard for my taste.
Rasel Shikder
[email protected]This bread is a bit dense, but it's still very good. I think it would be great for making croutons or bread crumbs.
Ayub Khan
[email protected]I love the crispy crust on this bread. It's so good with butter and jam.
Iam Khan
[email protected]This bread is perfect for sandwiches and it's also great for dipping in soup or chili.
Afi Rahat
[email protected]I've never made bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and my bread turned out great. I'm so glad I tried it.
Mobin
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The bread is delicious and it's perfect for any occasion.
Jyoti Ghising
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't turn out at all. The dough was too sticky and I couldn't get it to rise.
Luwi Don5
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but my bread didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The crust was too hard and the inside was too dense.
Tariq Shehzad
[email protected]This is the best bread recipe I've ever tried. The crust is so crispy and the inside is so soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ranjanie Wickramasinghe
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Big I
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out perfectly. The crust was golden brown and the inside was moist and fluffy. My family loved it!
Jc Ayan
[email protected]This bread is amazing! The crust is so crispy and the inside is so soft and fluffy. I've never had bread like this before. I will definitely be making this again and again.