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Quick Homemade Bread in a Dutch Oven
A soft and crusty homemade bread made with very little equipment (a wooden spoon and a Dutch oven). The dough is prepared in 5 minutes, rises for 3 hours at room temperature then 12 hours in the fridge, and bakes for 45 minutes in a pre‑heated 240 °C oven. Ideal for amateur bakers who want a professional result without a stand mixer.
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Critical Success Points
- • Activating the yeast in tempered water
- • First rise at room temperature (3 h)
- • Cold rise (12 h) to develop flavors
- • Preheat the Dutch oven before placing the dough
- • Covered then uncovered baking for a crispy crust
Safety Warnings
- • The Dutch oven becomes very hot: always use kitchen gloves.
- • Handle hot water carefully to avoid burns.
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