Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
This bread can be made without a dutch oven, if necessary, though the crust will be a bit thicker and tougher. To make it without a dutch oven, place an oven-safe bowl on the lowest rack and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet on the center rack. Pour 1 cup of water into the bowl on the bottom rack. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes, but ideally an hour, before slicing.