This Dutch Oven Cheese Bread is the perfect homemade recipe requiring little effort for a crispy and delicious artisan bread you can make at home.
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This artisan bread is a great bread recipe that requires just 10 minutes of prep time, and less than an hour of cook time, for a golden brown crusty bread whenever you need it. It makes the perfect side dish for nearly any meal and will surely be a crowdpleaser.
There's no kneading to make this bread! You don't even need a warm place for it to rise and no special equipment. No fancy ingredients like bread flour, either. Honest-to-goodness this is the easiest bread recipe you'll ever make.
You will need to plan ahead though because this no knead Dutch oven bread needs to rest and rise for 12-18 hours. I like to make it just before I go to bed, then I can bake it in the morning.
🧂 Ingredients
You only need five simple ingredients to make this easy homemade bread recipe!
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🔪 Instructions
Here's how to make your own cheese bread:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix in the room temperature water until a sticky dough forms.
- Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Lightly spray your dough with cooking spray (or a light layer of olive oil). Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest for about 12-18 hours in a draft-free place.
- Place the empty Dutch oven into the oven and preheat the oven to 450F degrees.
- Meanwhile, flour your work surface and roll out the bread dough into the flour until it forms a ball.
- When the oven has reached 450F degrees, remove the hot Dutch oven and carefully line it with parchment paper. Place dough ball inside.
- Cover and allow the bread to bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid from your Dutch oven, place the Dutch oven back into the oven, and cook for 15-20 minutes more or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool for a little bit.
🥄Equipment
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In addition to a liquid measuring cup, measuring spoons, and dry measuring cups, here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:
- large mixing bowl
- Whisk and Wooden Spoon
- 6-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot
You can also use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment if you prefer. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. A rubber spatula works well for this.
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🍲 Storage
To Store: Leftover Dutch Oven Cheese Bread should be stored in an airtight container or resealable bag. Because there are no preservatives, it will only last a few days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Freeze: Wrap the cooled bread in aluminum foil, then slide into a freezer bag. Label and store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
To Thaw: Allow the bread to thaw in the fridge overnight.
📖 Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how our easy bread recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
You can substitute a third of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour if you prefer. Of course, this recipe can also be made with 1:1 gluten-free flour.
For more flavor, whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning or ranch seasoning to the dry ingredients.
Asiago Cheese Bread: substitute asiago cheese in place of the cheddar cheese.
Jalapeno Cheddar Bread: once the bread is in the vessel, top it with round slices of fresh jalapeno. You can also use pepper jack cheese for more spice.
Herb Cheese Bread: mix 1-2 tablespoons of fresh herbs into the bread dough. Basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, and chives are all delicious.
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
🍴 Serving Suggestions
I love serving this warm from the oven along with butter. It's incredibly good with one of our compound butter recipes like rosemary garlic butter and cowboy butter.
This bread also makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches! Try making a turkey pesto panini or caprese sandwich with it.
Leftover bread also makes great croutons. They are delicious in this Caesar salad.
How to Make Croutons
Cut the bread into bite-sized pieces, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and add a little garlic powder.
Bake for 20 minutes at 375F until crunchy and golden brown.
😋 Similar Recipes
Next time, try one of these delicious quick bread recipes:
- homemade focaccia - use your favorite herbs
- garlic cheese bombs - stuffed with gooey cheese
- dinner rolls - shortcut recipe for soft buttery rolls
- sour cream biscuits - easy 30 minute recipe
- sweet potato rolls - perfect for your holiday table
- Italian breadsticks - shortcut recipe for
- butter swim biscuits - fluffy and buttery
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Overnight Dutch Oven Cheese Bread
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add the flour, salt, and yeast into a large mixing bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients until they are fully combined.3 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- Add lukewarm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.1 ½ cups water
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until it is incorporated fully into the dough.1 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Lightly spray your dough with cooking spray and cover with plastic wrap.
- Allow the dough to rest for about 12-18 hours.
- Place the empty Dutch oven into the oven and preheat the oven to 450F degrees.
- Meanwhile, flour your work surface and roll out the dough into the flour until it forms a ball. Make sure you are doing this on a smooth surface.
- When the oven has reached 450F degrees, remove the hot Dutch oven and carefully line it with parchment paper. Place dough ball inside.
- Cover and allow the bread to bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool for a little bit.
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Meal Planning
Want to add this recipe to your meal plan? Download our free printable meal plan here.
This recipe is included in Meal Plan 38 along with:
- buffalo chicken mac and cheese
- pork tenderloin and potatoes
- shepherds pie
- sweet and spicy chili
- bacon cheddar scones
- crock pot teriyaki chicken
... and more!
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