Dutch Oven
Dinner
Vegetarian
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

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
- 1Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
- 2Stir in 3.5 cups of flour and salt to form a sticky dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- 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.
- 4Refrigerate overnight after punching down and folding dough again.
- 5Grease a pan, shape the dough into a round loaf, and let rise again until expanded, about 1.25 hours.
- 6Preheat oven to 500°F, slash the top of the loaf, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- 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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