Crackling homemade Dutch oven bread makes an average day extraordinary ... Cori Oakley, Traverse City, Michigan Issaquah, ...

this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. The combination of a long rise and the high heat of the Dutch ...

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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water ... until the loaf is beautifully browned. Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.