How to Make Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistibly comforting about the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the house. There's a certain sense of hominess and warmth attached to it, and the process of making bread from scratch can be equally satisfying. If you're a fan of hearty, wholesome breads, then this recipe for Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Pour water into a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat in the microwave oven for about 1 minute. Check temperature using a food thermometer to be sure water is no hotter than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add yeast and agave; let sit until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture; stir to combine and knead a few times. Cover bowl and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, overnight to 18 hours.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead 5 to 10 times using floured hands. Shape dough into a ball and let rise while oven is preheating.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and place a Dutch oven inside to warm for 30 minutes.
  • Use floured hands to carefully drop dough into the hot Dutch oven. Use potholders to place the lid on the Dutch oven.
  • Bake in the hot oven for 30 minutes. Uncover Dutch oven and bake until bread is deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove and let cool.
  • Nutrition

    125 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 118mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 154mg