Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm water (110°F)
- 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water, honey, and melted butter; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and mix until just incorporated.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours (overnight).
- Preheat Dutch oven with lid inside at 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
- Transfer dough to parchment paper, shape into a round loaf, and carefully lower into the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to 425°F (220°C), and bake 15–20 more minutes until deep golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp garlic powder or dried rosemary to the dough.
- Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking—just bring to room temp 30 mins before baking.
- Ensure your Dutch oven is oven-safe up to 450°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 185 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
