Freshly baked homemade bread has an irresistible aroma that will fill your kitchen with warmth and comfort. Using your Carolina Cooker® cast iron dutch oven for this simple recipe will create the most crispy and golden brown, crunch worthy crust with every bite! Bake fresh bread for sandwiches or to compliment your favorite soups all winter long.
Cookware We Recommend: 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups lukewarm water, between 90°-110°F (30°-40°C)
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
- Mix together all ingredients and let rise overnight in a covered glass bowl
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees while slowly pouring the bread mixture into your Carolina Cooker® dutch oven
- Let the bread bake for 30 minutes covered with the cast iron lid, then the last 15 minutes uncovered to crisp the exterior crust
- Once you can stick a fork into the bread and it comes out clean - You're ready to enjoy fresh homemade bread!
