Sourdough dutch oven bread is a delicious one-pot-wonder that is simple enough for even the most novice baker.
Our Daily Bread
I think one of the best smells in the world is fresh baked bread straight from the oven.
That first slice, slathered in butter. Filling your senses and scorching your tastebuds because you couldn’t wait for it to cool. Ahhh bliss.
One of my goals in life is to make all of our bread, no more grocery store loaves. I think that’s when I’ll really feel like the little homesteader I am in my own mind.
For some reason, baking bread from scratch has always seemed a little overwhelming to me though. But after finding this recipe, I am no longer afraid!
I Like Simple
So the sourdough bread recipe that I found from The Elliott Homestead was absolutely perfect! Assuming that you have salt & water, it is only 3 ingredients and a few steps. Plus, it is honestly delicious. Crusty outside, fluffy inside, perfect for sopping up homemade soup, pairing with fresh pasta, or creating my savory sourdough breakfast bake.
Ingredients
- 7 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 cups sourdough starter (fed and bubbling)
- 2 tbsp sea salt
- 3 1/2 cups water
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat dutch oven and lit in 500° oven for 45 minutes.
- Once heated, sprinkle bottom of dutch oven with a tablespoon or so of flour, then gently pour in the dough.
- Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Turn oven down to 400°, remove lid, and bake for another 15 minutes.
Notes
I love to bake with einkorn flour. It’s an ancient wheat grain that hasn’t been hybridized and is more easily digested. Because of this, that might make this sourdough recipe an especially good option for folks with digestive issues or wheat/gluten sensitivity.
This recipe is always a big hit at my house. I’ve even baked mini loaves to use as bread bowls for soup and chili. Plus it looks really fancy, so everyone thinks I slaved over it when it really only takes a few minutes of actual work!
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Sourdough Dutch Oven Bread
Sourdough dutch oven bread is a delicious one-pot-wonder that is simple enough for even the most novice baker.
Ingredients
- 7 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 cups sourdough starter (fed and bubbling)
- 2 tbsp sea salt
- 3 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat dutch oven and lit in 500° oven for 45 minutes.
- Once heated, sprinkle bottom of dutch oven with a tablespoon or so of flour, then gently pour in the dough.
- Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Turn oven down to 400°, remove lid, and bake for another 15 minutes.
Notes
I love to bake with einkorn flour. It's an ancient wheat grain that hasn't been hybridized and is more easily digested. Because of this, that might make this sourdough recipe an especially good option for folks with digestive issues or wheat/gluten sensitivity.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 415Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1402mgCarbohydrates: 88gFiber: 11gSugar: 0gProtein: 15g
Chanel- The Crunchy Mama
Looks delicious! Freshly baked bread is amazing!
Caitlin
Thank you! I’m a sucker for carbs, this does the trick 😉
Miranda
This looks so good! I’m a carb girl 😉 This would be so good with soup!
Caitlin
That’s how we ate it, with cheese & bacon 🙂
Marci
Looks delicious. I make a similar bread in my Dutch oven. Love the way it comes out!
Caitlin
I love baking in my dutch oven, it cooks so evenly!
Alison
I don’t have a dutch oven, but buying one totally seems worth it just to make this bread! It looks so soft and delicious!
Caitlin
I use my dutch oven for eevveerryything, don’t know how I cooked without it!
Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie
Oh my, I must make this soon! I’m a big bread lover and have always wanted to make bread in my dutch oven! Seems so simple too!
Caitlin
It is soooo simple & delicious. Let me know how it turns out!
Kate
That bread looks amazing! Plus I’m down for anything with only 3 ingredients! Definitely want to try this!
Caitlin
Holla for 3 ingredients! Let me know if you try it 🙂
Annie @ Annie's Noms
I didn’t know it could be so easy to make Sourdough, it’s been on my list of things to make, but I’m kind of scared of it! This looks great!
Caitlin
I was intimidated by sourdough also, but this was seriously so easy!
Jennifer Corter
I haven’t had homemade bread in forever! This looks so good, I might have to try to make it! 🙂
Caitlin
Thank you!
Tiffany
Oh wow! This looks heavenly! This actually seems fairly simple! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Caitlin
It’s very simple, or I wouldn’t have tried it haha. Hope you enjoy!
Rhiannon
Yes, please! Pinning this and sharing to Twitter—great recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Caitlin
Thanks so much for sharing!
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side
Oh fun! I’ll have to try that, where do you get sour dough starter? I’ve done the 5 minute artisan bread (google that) and it’s delicious too! People are super impressed when it literally took less than 5 minutes!
Caitlin
I will definitely have to try that! I actually made my own starter from the recipe below & it turned out great, but you can also order them online. I have a link to one in the original post.
http://theelliotthomestead.com/2011/12/the-return-of-sourdough-homemade-tortillas/
Zan
I don’t have a dutch oven but II can smell that loaf baking/ oh, how our family loves fresh baked breads…our little kids can’t eat enough! And three ingredients? I’ll have to check out this sour dough starter, too to make my bread making easier!
Caitlin
It’s so easy! Hope you have luck with it 🙂