8 Dutch Oven Bread Recipes That Are Better Than the Bakery

Make artisan-style breads in the comfort of your own kitchen with a secret weapon: your Dutch oven. That's right, that heavy-duty pot is good for way more than just soups and stews — use it to shape and bake delicious sourdoughs, crusty basic white breads, or subtly spiced breakfast loaves. No matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find a new go-to in this collection of our best Dutch oven bread recipes.

01 of 09

Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread

Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread
My Healthy Kitchen

This reduced-sodium bread is made with whole wheat flour and subtly sweetened with just a teaspoon of agave nectar.

02 of 09

Chef John's Sourdough Bread

Chef John's Sourdough Bread
Jackie Freeman

Chef John's top-rated sourdough recipe calls for a banneton (a proofing basket), but plenty of reviewers say they like to use a Dutch oven to shape the dough.

03 of 09

No-Knead Artisan Style Bread

No-Knead Artisan Style Bread
Baking Nana

If you can't get enough of the crusty, full-of-holes bread you get at bakeries, you'll absolutely love this artisan-style bread — no kneading required.

04 of 09

Crusty Dutch Oven Bread

Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
TAMONEILL

Made with just four ingredients, it doesn't get much easier than this basic loaf. "Why buy bread when this recipe is so much better?" asks reviewer TAMONEILL.

05 of 09

Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread

Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread
Windy

This no-knead rye bread has a deep rich brown color, thick chewy crust, and soft interior," according to reviewer rrpawluk, who suggests using soy milk and cider vinegar if you don't have buttermilk on hand.

06 of 09

Better-Than-Bakery No-Knead Sourdough

Better-Than-Bakery No-Knead Sourdough
luv2cook

Recipe creator hrabbot says your Dutch oven is an excellent substitute for a professional bread oven. If you don't have a live starter, try Chef John's Sourdough Starter recipe.

07 of 09

Instant Pot Crusty No-Knead Bread

sliced loaf of instant pot crusty no-knead bread
Allrecipes

This crusty recipe is proofed in an Instant Pot before it's baked in a Dutch oven. According to NicoleMcmom, the pressure cooker "creates the perfect slightly moist, warm environment perfect for activating dough."

08 of 09

No-Knead Cinnamon and Raisin Bread

No-Knead Cinnamon and Raisin Bread
Bren

Make this warm and cozy bread with just a few pantry staples you probably already have on hand. It'll make your house smell like a bakery, says recipe creator Bren.

09 of 09

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banana bread sliced on a wooden board
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