
There is something almost magical about pulling a crackling, golden loaf out of a Dutch oven when the ingredient list is this short. Four pantry staples β flour, yeast, salt, and water β come together into a rustic, bakery-worthy bread that genuinely requires no kneading and very little active effort. The long, slow rise does all the heavy lifting, developing deep flavor and that signature open crumb you'd expect from a much more complicated recipe. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden nuts or cross-contact from specialty add-ins β just clean, simple bread you can feel confident about. The Dutch oven method traps steam during the first bake, giving the crust that satisfying shatter when you finally slice into it. Patience is the only real skill required: mix the dough the night before, let time work its magic, and you'll have a stunning loaf ready to serve the next day. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought bread at the store.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, and 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 β about 1 minute. The dough will look rough and uneven; that is correct.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 8 to 18 hours, until the surface is dotted with bubbles and the dough has roughly doubled in size.
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