Easy Dutch Oven Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds flavor and complexity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

Measure 125 g of flour and 100 g of water in a bowl.

Stir the flour and water together with a wooden spoon and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Add the rest of the flour, water, yeast, honey, and baking salt to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients in a stand mixer with a dough attachment on low speed for about 5 minutes until combined.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, fold the dough a few times and cover it again.

Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Prepare a proofing basket by coating it with flour.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a ball.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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