Dutch Oven Whole Wheat Bread
Description
Here is a delicious whole wheat bread in the Dutch oven with reduced sodium. Bake it for warm homemade bread fresh from the oven for a treat.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups warm water
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon agave nectar
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3 cups whole wheat flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Pour water into a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat in the microwave oven for about 1 minute. Check temperature using a food thermometer to be sure water is no hotter than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add yeast and agave; let sit until foamy, about 15 minutes.
2
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture; stir to combine and knead a few times. Cover bowl and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, overnight to 18 hours.
3
Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead 5 to 10 times using floured hands. Shape dough into a ball and let rise while oven is preheating.
4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven inside to heat for 30 minutes.
5
Use floured hands to carefully drop dough into the hot Dutch oven. Use potholders to place the lid on the Dutch oven.
6
Bake in the hot oven for 30 minutes. Uncover Dutch oven and bake until bread is deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove and let cool.