Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes 8 Dutch Oven Bread Recipes That Are Better Than the Bakery By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 10, 2021 Close 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 View Recipe 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 View Recipe 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. Beginner's Guide to Making Sourdough Bread 03 of 09 No-Knead Artisan Style Bread View Recipe 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 View Recipe 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 View Recipe 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. 5 Buttermilk Substitutes 06 of 09 Better-Than-Bakery No-Knead Sourdough View Recipe 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 View Recipe 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." 5 Surprising Ways to Use Your Instant Pot 08 of 09 No-Knead Cinnamon and Raisin Bread View Recipe 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. The Essential Ingredients in a Perfect Pantry 09 of 09 More Inspiration barbara More Bread Recipes Our 15 Best Quick Bread Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit