Classic pot bread with no-knead dough
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Classic pot bread with no-knead dough

This pot bread is proof of how little it takes to achieve a really good result. With long-term rising, high heat and an enameled cast iron pot, you get a bread with a crispy crust and juicy crumb - without kneading and without hassle. A method that is easy, stable and perfect for home baking.

Ingredients for casserole

  • 500 grams of water (tap temperature)
  • 250 grams buttermilk
  • 20 grams of yeast
  • 60 grams of oatmeal (optional between fine-rolled and coarse-rolled)
  • 650 grams of wheat flour
  • 30 grams of fine salt

Procedure 

  1. Place water, buttermilk and yeast in a bowl and stir until the yeast is dissolved. Add salt and oatmeal and stir well.
  2. Finally, add flour. Stir the dough until it has a uniform consistency.
  3. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 10-12 hours. Take the dough out 3 hours before it is to be baked and let it rise at room temperature.
  4. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees with the pan inside - feel free to put the pan in the oven for 30-45 minutes without the dough in it so that it is fully heated.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle some flour on the bottom of the pan. Add the dough to the pan and bake for 35 minutes with the lid on.
  6. Remove the lid and bake the bread for another 5-10 minutes without the lid or until the top is crispy and golden.
  7. Let the bread cool on a rack or similar for 15 minutes.
  8. Enjoy your excellent bread with whipped butter, cheese or whatever you fancy!
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Why enameled cast iron is perfect for casseroles

When you bake pot bread inenameled cast iron, you are utilizing some of the same principles that professional bakeries work with. The high and stable heat combined with steam at the beginning of baking gives the bread optimal conditions for rising nicely and developing a crispy, golden crust. This is precisely why pot bread is one of those types of bread where the choice of materials is of extra importance.

A heavy pot inenameled cast ironretains heat extremely well. When the pan is preheated in the oven at a high temperature, both the bottom, sides and lid are heated through. This means that the dough gets a strong oven bounce as soon as it hits the pan. The result is a taller loaf with a fluffier crumb and more uniform baking all the way around.

At the same time, the enamelling makes a big difference in practice. The surface is smooth and easy to work with, which reduces the risk of the dough sticking to the pan. This makes both baking and cleaning easier – even when you are working with very high heat. That is why many home bakers choose pot bread as their preferred type of bread when usingenameled cast ironin the kitchen.

The long-term proofing also plays a central role in this recipe. When the dough rises slowly in the refrigerator for 10–12 hours, the yeast has time to develop more flavor and structure. This results in a bread with depth, a slight acidity, and a crumb that is both moist and elastic. The combination of water and buttermilk contributes further moisture and flavor, while the oatmeal adds a mild body and a more rustic character.

When the bread is baked in a covered pan, steam is naturally created from the moisture in the dough. The steam is crucial because it prevents the crust from setting too early. This allows the bread to rise to its maximum in the first few minutes of baking. After about 35 minutes, the lid is removed to allow the moisture to escape and the crust to become crispy and golden. It is this combination of steam and dry heat that makes pot bread so characteristic.

One of the advantages of baking pot bread inenameled cast ironis the stable and even heat distribution. Cast iron reacts slowly to temperature changes, which reduces the risk of burnt bottoms or uneven baking. This gives a more consistent result – even if the oven is not perfectly calibrated.

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Once the pot loaf is baked, it is important to let it rest for at least 10–15 minutes on a wire rack. This ensures that the crumb sets properly and that the bread does not appear soggy when you cut into it. The result is a pot loaf with a crispy crust, airy crumb and lots of flavour – perfect as breakfast bread, with soups, with cheese or simply with whipped butter.

Have you ever tried baking pot bread inenameled cast iron, it's hard to go back to other methods. It's simple, reliable and produces a result that both tastes and looks impressive – every time.