Nutmeg Free Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread
There is something almost magical about pulling a crackling, golden loaf out of a screaming-hot Dutch oven, especially when the ingredient list is this short. Four pantry staples — flour, yeast, salt, and water — come together into a dough that practically builds itself overnight, developing deep flavor through a long, slow fermentation rather than any complicated technique. The Dutch oven traps steam during the first bake, giving the crust that professional bakery shatter while the interior stays open and chewy. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine relief — there is nothing hidden here, no seasoning blends, no warming spices, just honest bread doing exactly what bread is supposed to do. The long rest does all the heavy lifting, so even if you have never made a loaf from scratch, the process is forgiving and the results are genuinely impressive. Slice it thick for sandwiches, tear it apart alongside soup, or just eat it warm with good butter — it holds up beautifully every single way.
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8 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°f / 43°c)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until no dry flour remains and a shaggy, sticky dough forms — about 1 minute. The dough will look rough and uneven; that is correct.
- 2
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a plate and let the dough rest at room temperature for 8–18 hours, until the surface is dotted with bubbles and the dough has roughly doubled in size.
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