Description
This no knead cheese bread delivers a crusty outside and soft, cheesy inside with minimal effort. Made with sharp cheddar and baked in a Dutch oven, it’s perfect for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110 to 115°F)
- 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, instant yeast, and warm water until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
- Fold in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size (about 2–3 hours).
- Lightly flour a work surface and shape the dough into a round by folding the edges inward. Place on parchment paper and let rest for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot inside.
- Carefully transfer the dough with parchment into the hot pot. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with the lid.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Dough is naturally sticky; don’t add extra flour unless shaping.
- Use parchment paper for easy transfer and cleanup.
- Try herb or spice additions like garlic powder or chili flakes for variation.
- Use warm milk instead of water for a softer, richer loaf.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
