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#1 Trail Bread Dutch Oven Recipe

#1 Trail Bread Dutch Oven Recipe

#1 Trail Bread Dutch Oven Recipe

This recipe is widely considered the “#1” or “easiest” No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread, perfect for both home ovens and camping, as it requires minimal effort and no special equipment. It produces a crusty artisan loaf with a soft interior. 

2 cups fluffed flour
1 cup milk
¼ cup bacon grease, shortening or butter
1 level tsp. salt
1 level tbsp. baking powder

To Mix: Combine all dry ingredients in a pan or bowl, then with fork or your fingers, work the fat into the flour mixture only until it appears to be like a coarse cornmeal. Pour milk and egg into the mix and stir only enough to take up the moisture.
To Bake; Grease the Dutch oven liberally and dump the dough into the warmed oven. Spread the dough out in the pan. Smear grease on the top of the bread and bake. Cover and bake in the dutch oven for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Texture is like a fry bread/ Can be flipped over after 15 minutes of baking.
Variation:
Add ¼ cup sugar to the dough

#1 Trail Bread Dutch Oven Recipe