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No Knead Cheddar Bread in the Dutch Oven

No Knead Cheddar Bread in the Dutch Oven

Evelyn
Easy no-knead bread with gooey cheddar, baked in a Dutch oven for perfect crusty exterior and soft interior.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rise Time (hours) 12 minutes
Total Time 18 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water about 100°F
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • Cornmeal or extra flour for dusting

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups bread flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp instant yeast.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and let rise 12-18 hours at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F with Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface, shape into a ball, place on parchment dusted with cornmeal. Top with remaining cheese and score top.
  • Transfer to hot Dutch oven, cover, bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 more minutes until golden.
  • Cool on rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for best chewiness.
  • Preheat Dutch oven fully for steam and crust.
  • Store wrapped at room temp 2 days or freeze slices.
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