Quick No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread

(Ready in 3 Hours)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1½ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)

• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped rosemary

Instructions:

1. Mix (9:00 AM): Combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt (and rosemary if using). Add warm water and stir until sticky dough forms.

2. First Rise (9:15 AM): Cover bowl with plastic and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour

3. Shape (10:30 AM): Place dough on floured parchment, shape into a ball. Let it rest while Dutch oven preheats.

4. Preheat Dutch Oven (10:30 AM): Heat oven to 450°F with Dutch oven inside (30 mins).

5. Bake (11:00 AM): Place dough with parchment into hot Dutch oven. Cover and bake 30 mins.

6. Uncover and Finish (11:30 AM): Remove lid, bake 10–15 more mins until golden. Cool on wire rack.