Dutch Oven Dill Bread for the Fireplace

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Dutch Oven Dill Bread for the Fireplace
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Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 ounce yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese , at room temp
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 tablespoon fresh dill ( optional )
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs , beaten
2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups flour
soft butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
218
Sugar
5g
Fat
8g
Dutch Oven Dill Bread for the Fireplace is a delicious bread recipe that is perfect for a cozy day indoors or camping outdoors. This recipe uses a Dutch oven, which is a heavy lidded pot that can be used both on the stove and in the oven. It is a versatile cooking tool that is perfect for cooking bread because it distributes heat evenly. This bread has a mild dill flavor and a moist, soft texture that is perfect for soaking up soup or stew. With this recipe, you don't need any special equipment or skills to make a delicious homemade bread that your family and friends will love.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, melted butter, dill seed, fresh dill (if using), salt, and baking powder. Mix well with an electric mixer.
3.Add in beaten eggs and yeast mixture. Mix well.
4.Gradually add flour, mixing well after each addition, until the dough is no longer sticky and can be formed into a ball.
5.Cover the bowl with a towel and let rise for 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
6.Preheat the oven to 375°F and place a Dutch oven in the oven to warm up.
7.When the oven and the Dutch oven are both hot, grease the Dutch oven with soft butter.
8.Form the dough into a round loaf and place it in the Dutch oven. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
9.Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
10.Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This dill bread is flavorful and has a moist, soft texture.

It is a great yeast bread recipe for beginners because it is easy to make and doesn’t require kneading.

This bread is perfect to be enjoyed with soup or stew in the cold winter months.

CONS

This bread takes some time to rise, so be sure to plan accordingly.

It is best eaten the same day it is baked because it tends to dry out after a day or two.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dill has been linked to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium.
This bread can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

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