Easy No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread
American · Organized from the video by Bincy Chris
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Ingredients
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Steps
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In a bowl, combine lukewarm water, salt, honey/sugar, and yeast. Mix until all ingredients are dissolved.
- 2
Add the flour and mix with a spoon until a shaggy mass forms with no dry patches left.
- 3
Incorporate the chopped walnuts and cranberries into the dough.
💡 Adding nuts after the dough is formed prevents dry flour from getting trapped in the grooves of the walnuts.
- 4
Cover the dough and let it proof for 1 hour. After 1 hour, perform the first fold: dip hands in water, stretch the dough, and fold it onto itself, repeating on all four sides.
💡 Dipping hands in water prevents the sticky dough from sticking to your hands.
⏱ 1 hour
- 5
Cover the dough and let it sit for another 30 minutes. Perform the second round of stretch and folds.
⏱ 30 minutes
- 6
Let the dough rise for another 30 minutes, then perform the final fold.
⏱ 30 minutes
- 7
Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined surface. Dip hands in water, place palms on top of the dough, and gently flip it so the smooth side is now on top.
- 8
Sprinkle the top with extra chopped walnuts. Let the dough undergo a final proof for 30 minutes while preheating the oven and the Dutch oven at 450°F.
🔥 450°F⏱ 30 minutes
- 9
Carefully transfer the dough into the preheated Dutch oven. Use a sharp knife to make a slash on top of the dough.
- 10
Cover with the lid and bake at 450°F for 25 minutes. Then, remove the lid, reduce the temperature to 350°F, and bake for another 10 minutes to achieve a crispy, caramelized crust.
💡 For a more crispy crust, you can bake for an additional 5-10 minutes at the lower temperature.
🔥 450°F⏱ 25 minutes⏱ 10 minutes⏱ 5-10 minutes
Tips
- To handle high hydration dough, dip your hands in water to prevent sticking.
- Adding nuts after the dough is formed prevents dry flour from getting trapped in the crevices of the walnuts.
- The final 10 minutes of baking without the lid helps create a crispy, caramelized crust.
- If you want an even crispier crust, you can extend the lower-temperature bake by 5-10 minutes.
This recipe was organized from the source video's transcript. Amounts follow what the video presents. Source: Bincy Chris on YouTube