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Make artisan-style breads in the comfort of your own kitchen with a secret weapon: your Dutch oven. That's right, that heavy-duty pot is good for way more than just soups and stews ? use it to shape and bake delicious sourdoughs, crusty basic white breads, or subtly spiced breakfast loaves. No matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find a new go-to in this collection of our best Dutch oven bread recipes.
Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread
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This reduced-sodium bread is made with whole wheat flour and subtly sweetened with just a teaspoon of agave nectar.
Chef John's Sourdough Bread
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Chef John's top-rated sourdough recipe calls for a banneton (a proofing basket), but plenty of reviewers say they like to use a Dutch oven to shape the dough.
No-Knead Artisan Style Bread
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If you can't get enough of the crusty, full-of-holes bread you get at bakeries, you'll absolutely love this artisan-style bread — no kneading required.
Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
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Made with just four ingredients, it doesn’t get much easier than this basic loaf. “Why buy bread when this recipe is so much better?” asks reviewer TAMONEILL.
Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread
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This no-knead rye bread has a deep rich brown color, thick chewy crust, and soft interior,” according to reviewer rrpawluk, who suggests using soy milk and cider vinegar if you don’t have buttermilk on hand.
Better-Than-Bakery No-Knead Sourdough
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Recipe creator hrabbot says your Dutch oven is an excellent substitute for a professional bread oven. If you don’t have a live starter, try Chef John’s Sourdough Starter recipe.
Instant Pot Crusty No-Knead Bread
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This crusty recipe is proofed in an Instant Pot before it’s baked in a Dutch oven. According to NicoleMcmom, the pressure cooker “creates the perfect slightly moist, warm environment perfect for activating dough.”
No-Knead Cinnamon and Raisin Bread
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Make this warm and cozy bread with just a few pantry staples you probably already have on hand. It’ll make your house smell like a bakery, says recipe creator Bren.
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