I’ve made this rustic bread for friends and family for the past few years and it’s always a big hit with company too.
Amazon has a line of affordable Amazon Basics Dutch Ovens that would be a great investment if you don’t own a dutch oven already.
It doesn’t really matter the size of the dutch oven but I probably wouldn’t go with one smaller than 6 quarts for this recipe as your loaf will be tall and harder to slice (and take longer to bake through).
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While I prefer the results of french bread in a dutch oven, I’ve also seen french bread made in a cast iron skillet and on a pizza stone, so you could try that too.
Otherwise, the only ingredients you’ll need are simple pantry staples: all-purpose flour, yeast, sea salt (finely ground), olive oil and Italian seasoning.
1. Measure 6 cups of all-purpose flour into the bowl of a stand mixer, along with the 2 teaspoons of fine sea salt and 2-1/2 teaspoons of active dry yeast.
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2. Stir the dry ingredients with the dough hook attachment, scraping the sides of the bowl a few times to mix thoroughly.
4. Mix just until ingredients are fully incorporated. Dough should be sticky and stick to the bottom of the bowl, but have some elasticity when you pull it.
If it’s too soupy, add another 1/4-1/2 cup of flour until it’s the right consistency. Keep in mind you are not looking for smooth “kneaded” bread dough.
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5. Remove dough hook. Cover the bowl loosely with saran wrap, then a tea towel and set in a warm place to rise for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. (I set mine on the counter closest to the fridge.)
You want the dough to almost double but not be spilling over the top of the bowl. The bread is nice and dense/chewy when it doesn’t over-rise.
6. Just before dough is risen, pre-heat oven to 450 degrees and place an oven-safe bowl/dish on the bottom rack with about 4 cups of water in it.
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Flip dough over (so seams will be on the bottom with a nice smooth top), smooth slightly into a round shape and place in greased dutch oven.
10. After 20 minutes, baste the top of the bread all over with approximately 2 tablespoons of olive oil; sprinkle with the 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
If you keep it in a cool, dark cabinet in a covered container it will typically last longer, but in a bread bag on the counter it will stay fresh for a few days.
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The crusty outer layer typically becomes soft after the first day, and it will definitely be soft after you defrost it from the freezer.
Making your own bread at home is really satisfying (I call it my therapy!), and it’s so much cheaper to make it yourself. I also love knowing exactly what ingredients are in the foods I’m eating.
My only warning is: once you make this crusty french bread, you’ll never want to go back to boring dinner rolls or store-bought biscuits!This easy (and we mean EASY!) homemade French bread recipe is sure to be a hit! Homemade dutch oven bread that's readyin just a few hours - no overnight rise. Crispy crust on the outside and soft, airy bread on the inside! Vegetarian.
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The instructions may look a little long, but they'reall basically just notes on technique - so don't let the number of steps intimidate you!
If you're serious about homemade bread, you may enjoy using a proofing basket (it's one of my favorite kitchen tools!) to help the bread keep its shape while it rises. You also end up with beautiful flour rings on the crust! We like to use an 8- to 9-inch proofing basket for a single loaf of bread.
If you don't have a proofing basket, no worries! Just use a medium-sized (8- or 9-inch diameter) mixing bowl to let the bread do its final rise before you bake it. Flour the bowl well to prevent sticking!
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The crackly brown crust here is theresult of baking this bread in a Dutch oven. By keeping the lid on while the bread bakes, you create a nice steamy atmosphere inside the pot - and the steam is what gives the bread that crispy, magical crust. (Read more about the importance of steam in bread baking here!)
This section is LONG - but we wanted to cover the most frequent questions we get! Feel free to skip right to the recipe, but please do utilize this section if you run into questions while you're baking. For additional training videos, tips, and recipes, check out Everyday Artisan Bread!
How to measure flour: If you have a kitchen scale, please use it! Measuring by weight is MUCH more accurate than measuring by volume (with cups) and will give you more consistent bread. That being said, you can certainly make great bread without a kitchen scale! To measure flour in cups: If you measure flour by dipping your cup straight into the bag or bin and shaking off the excess, plan to use about 2 ½ cups of flour. If you measure by stirring the flour with a spoon or scoop before scooping it into a measuring cup and leveling it off, plan to use about 3 cups of flour. You can always add more flour if you need to - just be aware that this is a relatively slack (wet) dough, so it will be a bit shaggy and sticky at first (but it will smooth out and become more elastic as it rises and again as you shape it!)
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Equipment. We recommend a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven for best results. Le Creuset and Staub are our favorites, but Marquette Castings and Lodge also make solid options that are more budget-friendly. If you don't have a Dutch oven, see this post for alternative baking methods (you can still make great bread without fancy equipment!) Please make sure that your Dutch oven is fitted with a metal (rather than plastic) knob on its lid for best results, and please check the care instructions on your individual equipment before baking. We use this 8.5-inch proofing basket, but an 8- or 9-inch banneton or medium-sized mixing bowl also work well for the final rise.
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