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No-Knead Dutch Oven Camping Bread

Get a thick, crisp crust over hot coals without any kneading. Mix it at camp to round out a hearty stew dinner.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: tasteofhome.com
No-Knead Dutch Oven Camping Bread
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Serves: 16
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • •1.75 cups warm water
  • •3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • •2 teaspoons salt
  • •1 tablespoon cornmeal

Equipment

  • • Large bowl
  • • Rubber spatula
  • • Disposable foil roasting pan
  • • Sharp knife

Instructions

  1. 1Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
  2. 2Stir in 3.5 cups of flour and salt to form a sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  3. 3Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a square, fold, and place in a greased bowl. Let rise for another hour until doubled.
  4. 4Refrigerate overnight after punching down and folding dough again.
  5. 5Grease a pan, shape the dough into a round loaf, and let rise again until expanded, about 1.25 hours.
  6. 6Preheat oven to 500°F, slash the top of the loaf, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. 7Reduce oven to 450°F, remove foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Camp tips

  • • Use a thermometer to check water temperature for yeast activation.
  • • For a better crust, create steam in the oven with a pan of hot water.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
105

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