This easy Dutch oven bread has a crispy golden crust and soft, fluffy center. With only four simple ingredients, it’s an easy homemade bread recipe that looks and tastes bakery-style.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1½ cups warm water
How to Make
Add the flour, salt, and yeast to a large bowl and mix well.
Pour in the warm water and stir until a soft, sticky dough forms.
Cover and let the dough rise for 2–3 hours, until doubled in size.
Place a Dutch oven inside your oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for about 30 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf.
Place it on parchment paper and score the top with a sharp knife.
Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
Bake covered for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and bake another 10–15 minutes, until deeply golden and crispy.
Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.