No Knead Cheddar Bread in the Dutch Oven
This rustic no knead cheddar bread is easy to make in the dutch oven and full of savory, chewy, comforting flavors that will keep you warm body and soul, on a cold winter’s day.
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No Knead Cheddar Bread in the Dutch Oven
If you’re new to baking bread, a great way to start is with a rustic or artisan loaf that requires no kneading. This recipe is great because you simply mix the ingredients, let it sit overnight, roll it into a ball and bake until crusty and golden brown. It literally couldn’t be any easier to get fresh homemade bread on the table for your family.
It never ceases to amaze me that fluffy, delicious bread can be made with such humble, simple ingredients. This rustic loaf can be made with only four basic ingredients. The cheddar in this bread ensures that your loaf will be soft, chewy, moist and full of savory and delicious flavor.
Need more homemade bread recipes? Here are a few of our favorites:
- Bread Machine French Bread
- Bread Machine White Bread
- English Muffin Bread
- Herb and Cheddar Squash Bread
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Ingredients for No Knead Cheddar Bread:
- flour
- salt
- yeast
- water
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
How to Make No Knead Cheddar Bread:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt and yeast until combined.
Add in water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
Stir in the cheddar cheese until fully incorporated into the dough.
Cover the dough and allow it to rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
When you are ready to bake your dough, put a dutch oven (empty) into the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
While the oven is preheating, heavily flour a smooth surface and roll your dough into the flour until it forms a ball.
Once the oven has preheated, remove the hot dutch oven, line with parchment paper (optional) and place the bread dough into the dutch oven.
Cover the bread and bake for 30 mins, then remove the lid from the dutch oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Slice and enjoy!
No Knead Cheddar Bread in the Dutch Oven
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon yeast
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt and yeast until combined.
- Add in water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until fully incorporated into the dough.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- When you are ready to bake your dough, put a dutch oven (empty) into the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
- While the oven is preheating, heavily flour a smooth surface and roll your dough into the flour until it forms a ball.
- Once the oven has preheated, remove the hot dutch oven, line with parchment paper (optional) and place the bread dough into the dutch oven.
- Cover the bread and bake for 30 mins, then remove the lid from the dutch oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Slice and enjoy!
Made your bread, it was sooo delish! Second time, I added fresh chopped garlic.. YUM! Third time, my daughter asked about mixing cooked bacon “crumblies”(as she calls them)into your recipe. OMG… Gurllll… ya gotta try it!!!
Thanks for the tip!
Missy what temperature should the water be?
105-115F
Does the water still have to be warm to activate the yeast
Looks yummy!! Wil make shortly. Question- how can you leave it out for 12 hours with the cheese in it? I am concerned that it will spoil.
The cheese will not go bad overnight. If you are concerned after baking you can store the leftovers in the fridge.
Does the water still have to be warm to activate the yeast
What kind of flour do you use? Looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Anyone tried this recipe with gluten free flour?
My yeast tells me to activate it I need to mix it with warm liquid and sugar, do I have to do that for this recipe or do I just add the yeast as is?
I would follow the instructions on your yeast.
If you only have instant yeast, do you still have to wait the 10-12 hrs?
What kind of flour is to be used ? All purpose flour? Bread flour ?
Easy to make resulting in rave reviews from my family. First time making bread in my Dutch oven!
This bread is AMAZING and so easy!! What is the best way to store it? Can you freeze an extra loaf or will it change the texture with the cheese in it?
I have not tried freezing it, but I imagine it would be alright. I guess the only way to know for sure is to test it out!
This is my favorite bread recipe. Easy and delicious. I use bread flour and different cheeses, always good!
I’m wondering if I can let the dough rise 20 hours (timing for a dinner party)?