This 2 hour no knead dutch oven bread is quick, easy, and delivers a crispy crust with a soft interior.

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3 cups all-purpose flour

2¼ teaspoons instant yeast

1½ teaspoons salt

1½ cups warm water

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1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl

2. Add warm water and mix into sticky dough

3. Cover and let rise for 1 hour

4. Preheat Dutch oven at 450°F

5. Shape dough and rest 15 minutes

6. Transfer dough into Dutch oven

7. Bake covered for 30 minutes

8. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes

9. Cool before slicing

Use fresh yeast for best results

Do not over-flour the dough

Allow bread to cool completely before slicing