If you are missing bread, this is the recipe for you! This loaf is like an artisan bread in that it is shaped into a round loaf. The Dutch oven helps the loaf to rise well and develop a crust. This is a simple bread recipe that is perfect to slice and eat with butter slathered on top or for making a sandwich!
Preheat an oven to 450 F. Place a 6 quart dutch oven with the lid on in the oven as soon as you turn it on to allow it to come to temperature with the oven. Combine all dry ingredients together in a bowl with a whisk.
Whisk together the wet ingredients (except the water) then add them to the dry ingredients. Add in the water ¼ cup at a time. Mixing to incorporate until all the water is combined before adding the next ¼ cup.
Shape the loaf into a round ball. Carefully remove the hot dutch oven, remove the lid, and spray the inside with nonstick cooking spray. Place rounded dough into the dutch oven. Cover with the lid and allow it to bake for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and turn the oven down to 300 F and allow to bake for an additional 2 hours until baked through completely. Allow to cool before slicing.