{"id":89,"date":"2025-06-20T00:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T00:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2025-06-20T20:53:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T20:53:43","slug":"simple-rustic-bread-in-a-dutch-oven","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tradwifekitchen.com\/?page_id=89","title":{"rendered":"Simple Rustic Bread in a Dutch Oven"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A cozy, golden loaf fresh from your oven in just a few hours.<\/em><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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There’s something magical about the smell of bread baking — it’s like time slows down and the whole house leans in closer. This loaf is one of my favorite ‘back-to-basics’ recipes: no fuss, no complicated techniques — just flour, yeast, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil come together in the most beautiful way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Fresh from the oven — golden, crackling, and ready to fill your home with warmth.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ingredients<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • 2 cups lukewarm water<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

  • 1 envelope active dry yeast<\/strong> (about 2\u00bc teaspoons)<\/p><\/li>

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour<\/strong>, plus more for dusting<\/p><\/li>

  • 1\u00bd teaspoons kosher salt<\/strong> (I like Maldon Garlic Sea Salt Flakes<\/em>)<\/p><\/li>

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Instructions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    1. Bloom the yeast:<\/strong>\u00a0In a large bowl, mix the lukewarm water and yeast. Let sit 5\u201310 minutes until foamy.<\/p>

    2. Mix the dry ingredients:<\/strong> In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture.<\/p>

    3. Form the dough:<\/strong>\u00a0Wet your working hand and mix by hand until a shaggy dough forms. Adjust flour or water 1 tablespoon at a time if too sticky or dry.<\/p>

    4. First rise (2 hours):<\/strong>\u00a0Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.<\/p>

    5. Poke and fold:<\/strong>\u00a0Gently press your finger into the dough \u2014 it should slowly deflate. Use a spatula or wet hand to fold the dough from the edges toward the center, rotating the bowl.<\/p>

    6. Second rise (2 hours):<\/strong>\u00a0Cover again and let rise a second time.<\/p>

    7. Shape the dough: <\/strong>Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Sprinkle a little flour on top and shape into a round loaf. Pinch seams on the bottom.<\/p>

    8. Final rise (1 hour):<\/strong>\u00a0Place the loaf seam-side down in a lightly oiled, floured bowl. Cover and let rise.<\/p>

    9. Preheat the Dutch oven:<\/strong>\u00a0Place a 6\u20138 qt Dutch oven (with lid) into your oven. Preheat to 450\u00b0F for 1 hour.<\/p>

    10. Bake the bread: <\/strong>Turn the dough into the hot pot (parchment paper optional). Cover and bake for 30 minutes.<\/p>

    11. Finish the crust:<\/strong>\u00a0Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.<\/p>

    12. Cool and serve:<\/strong>\u00a0Let cool at least 10 minutes before slicing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    From My Kitchen to Yours<\/strong>
    There\u2019s something so grounding about the act of baking bread \u2014 flour on your hands, warmth in the kitchen, and the slow unfolding of something beautiful. I hope this simple rustic loaf brings comfort and joy to your home, just as it did in mine.<\/p>

    If you try this recipe, I\u2019d love to hear how it turns out \u2014 tag me @TradWifeKitchen or leave a comment below.<\/p>

    With warmth and love,<\/strong>
    Krissy \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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