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No-Knead Crusty Dutch Oven Bread

Prep 10 min Cook 45 min Total 19 hr 30 min Servings 10

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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The preheated covered pot traps steam like a bakery oven, giving a crackling crust.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Mix to a shaggy dough; cover and rest at room temperature 12–18 hours until bubbly.

  2. 02

    Fold into a ball on a floured surface and rise on parchment 1 1/2 hours.

  3. 03

    Heat a covered Dutch oven at 450°F for 30 minutes.

  4. 04

    Drop the loaf in on its parchment, cover and bake 30 minutes; uncover and bake 12–15 minutes until deep brown (205°F inside).

  5. 05

    Cool 1 hour before slicing.

Notes & swaps

  • The preheated covered pot traps steam like a bakery oven, giving a crackling crust.

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