Description
A simple yet sophisticated no-knead bread infused with the earthy flavors of dill and creamy Gouda.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups water (at or near 70°F/21°C)
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 3½ cups bread flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cubed Gouda cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the yeast to the warm water. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes until it’s bubbly and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped dill. Whisk until evenly distributed and let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dough comes together.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size, about 8-10 hours.
- Once risen, turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently fold the dough into itself several times and shape it into a rectangular form. Press the Gouda cubes into it and roll it into a log shape.
- Place the dough into a floured bowl, cover it, and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight or up to 48 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with your Dutch oven inside.
- Uncover the dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, seam side down, and shape it into a loaf. Transfer to parchment paper and score the top.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven, lift the dough using parchment, and place it inside. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Lift the bread from the pot and transfer it to a wire rack. Let it cool for an hour before slicing.
Notes
Bread improves with time; you can store it in the fridge for up to 48 hours before baking for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 18mg