Mustard Free Classic Dutch Oven Bread

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, crackling loaf out of a screaming-hot Dutch oven, and this no-knead recipe delivers that bakery-worthy result with just four humble ingredients. Flour, yeast, salt, and warm water are all you need — which also means there is absolutely nothing hiding in this dough that could cause a reaction for anyone avoiding mustard or mustard-derived ingredients. Store-bought breads can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, so baking your own is genuinely the cleanest solution. The long, slow overnight rise does all the heavy lifting, developing a complex, chewy crumb and a shatteringly crisp crust without any kneading required. Scoring the top before it goes in the oven gives that gorgeous artisan slash, and baking it covered first traps steam to keep the interior tender while the crust crisps up beautifully in the final uncovered stretch. The hardest part is waiting the full hour before you slice into it — but that patience is rewarded with a perfectly set, open crumb that holds up to anything from butter to a hearty sandwich filling.

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