Can I make Dutch Oven No Knead Bread gluten-free?

Yes, but it requires a gluten-free flour blend designed for yeast bread. Expect a denser loaf. Also, reduce resting time to 6–8 hours to avoid over-fermentation.

What if I don’t have a dutch oven?

You can bake the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet and use an oven-safe metal bowl as a cover for steam. It won’t be exactly the same, but the crust will still turn out fairly crisp.

Why did my bread come out flat?

If the dough is over-proofed or your oven isn’t hot enough, the bread won’t rise properly. Make sure your oven is fully preheated and your dough is shaped tightly before baking.

How can I get a softer crust?

After baking, wrap the warm loaf in a clean kitchen towel and let it cool that way. It traps steam around the crust and keeps it from hardening too much.

Dutch Oven No Knead Bread – 1 Easy Recipe for Crisp & Chewy Loaf

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1/4 tsp instant yeast
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups warm water

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and stir until shaggy dough forms.
Cover bowl and let dough rest for 12–18 hours at room temperature.
Turn dough onto floured surface and shape into a ball. Let rest for 30–60 minutes on parchment paper.
Preheat Dutch oven at 450°F for 30 minutes. Carefully place dough into the hot pot using parchment.
Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For flavor variations, add herbs, garlic, or cheese before shaping.
Best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Author: Paula
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 130
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg