๐ Instant Pot Proofed Artisan Dutch Oven Bread
There is something so satisfying about pulling a rustic loaf of homemade bread out of the oven, especially when it has that beautiful flour-dusted crust and artisan scoring on top. This bread is hearty, chewy, crusty on the outside, soft inside, and surprisingly simple to make. ๐
The Instant Pot makes the rising process easy because the Yogurt setting creates a warm environment for the dough, and the Dutch oven gives the bread that gorgeous bakery-style crust. ๐ฅ✨
Once you have it down, it is four simple steps:
- Mix Ingredients (I chose to use my food processor)
- Let rise somewhere warm (the Instant Pot Yogurt setting is perfect for this or, you can use your dryer - not running!)
- When done, shape into a ball and let sit for 30 minutes while oven is heating
- Bake
๐งบ Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon rapid-rise or instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water, about 105–110°F
- A little oil for greasing the Instant Pot liner
- Extra flour for dusting
- Optional coarse salt for the top
- Parchment paper
๐ฉ๐ณ Directions
- Add the flour, yeast, and salt to a food processor fitted with the dough blade or dough setting. Pulse briefly to combine. ๐พ
- With the food processor running, slowly pour in the warm water. Mix just until the dough comes together and forms a soft, slightly tacky dough. Do not overmix. ๐ง
- Lightly grease the inside of the Instant Pot (or use a liner) and place the dough inside.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot with the valve set to Venting. Select the Yogurt setting on Low/Less and allow the dough to rise until doubled in size and bubbly, about 3–4 hours. ⏰
- Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper. Do not knead it again. Gently shape it into a round loaf, keeping as much air in the dough as possible. ๐คฒ
- Cover the shaped loaf loosely (I invert the instant pot metal liner over top to keep it clean and dry) while the oven preheats.with the Dutch oven inside
- Preheat oven with the Dutch oven to 450°F for about 30 minutes. ๐ฅ
- Just before baking, lightly dust the top of the loaf with flour. ❄️
- Score the loaf with a very sharp knife, razor, or bread lame. Make one deeper curved slash, about 1/2 inch deep, to allow the bread to expand. Add a few shallow decorative cuts alongside it for a pretty leaf or wheat design. ๐ฟ
- Sprinkle with a little coarse salt if desired. ๐ง
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven. Use the parchment paper as handles to lower the dough directly into the pot.
- Cover and bake at 450°F for 30 minutes. ๐
- Remove the lid and bake another 15 minutes, or until beautifully golden brown and crusty. ✨
- Lift the bread out of the Dutch oven, remove the parchment, and place the loaf on a cooling rack. Cool for 45–60 minutes before slicing. ⏳
This is such a good, hearty homemade bread—rustic, chewy, crusty and delicious. Perfect with butter, soup, eggs, or just enjoyed warm from the oven. ๐ง๐ฅฃ๐ณ๐ฅ❤️
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