Dutch Oven Bread
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
1 loaf, 10 pieces
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Calories
193 kcal
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Cuisine
International, Vegan
Dutch Oven Bread
Description
This bread combines bread flour with an assortment of nuts and seeds that provide crunch and nutty undertones throughout the loaf. The yeast is activated in warm water with sugar and salt before being mixed into the flour and seeds. The dough is kneaded until slightly smooth, then left to rise in a warm place until doubled.
After rising, it is shaped into a round loaf by folding the edges into the center and left to rise briefly again. Baking in a preheated Dutch oven traps steam, helping create a crusty exterior and moist crumb. The bread bakes at a high temperature, resulting in a golden-brown crust with scattered toasted seeds on top.
This bread is suitable for sandwiches, toast with butter or avocado, and can be customized by changing the seeds and nuts. Leftover bread can be processed into breadcrumbs for use in other recipes. Proper storage includes wrapping tightly and keeping at room temperature for a couple of days or freezing for longer preservation. Refrigeration is discouraged due to rapid drying.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water 95 - 105 degrees F, warm, 2 Tbsp
- 2 ¼ tsp rapid rising yeast or 1 packet
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp almond sliced
- 1 ½ tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- + an extra sprinkle of all the seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the flour + seeds, combine and make a well in the center.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine warm water, sugar, yeast & salt. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the water-yeast mixture into the well in the large bowl.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until it begins to come together as a dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and work together for 3 minutes, until no flour streaks remain. Add more flour if it is too sticky, and more water if too dry. The dough will be soft, and look between slightly bumpy and slightly smooth.
- Roughly form the dough into a round and transfer to a lightly oiled bowl. Gently cover in plastic wrap and a tea towel or cloth. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 ½ - 2 hours in a warm place until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a floured counter. Lightly press down, fold four corners (the edges of the dough) into the middle, and form a ball. Remove it from the bowl and face the seam-side down, exposing the smooth side, onto a piece of parchment paper. Round the dough ball a bit more with your hands. Brush with water, and sprinkle more seeds on top. Use a small + sharp paring knife to make a small cut down the center of the loaf. Once the oven is at temperature, place the Dutch oven inside for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and take off the lid.
- Lift the edges of the parchment paper to carefully place the dough into the Dutch oven. Put the lid back on.
- Bake for 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for another 5 minutes until nice and golden!
Allow it to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this bread by swapping or adding any nuts and seeds you prefer.
- Use only rapid rising yeast for predictable rising time and bread texture.
- This bread works well for sandwiches, avocado toast, or simply with butter.
- Turn leftover or stale bread into breadcrumbs by pulsing it in a blender and storing airtight.
- Store bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze sliced for up to 1 month.
- Avoid refrigerating the bread as it causes quick drying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf, 10 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10 | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.4g | 12% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 12% |
| Fat | 2.9g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Sodium | 235.8mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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