Instant Pot Bread
A simple and delicious bread recipe utilizing an Instant Pot for perfect rising and baking.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Dutch Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp rapid rise yeast
- 1.25 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups warm water (between 105°F and 110°F)
- to taste coarse salt for sprinkling
- olive oil for brushing the loaf
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and yeast. Stir to mix well.
- Pour in the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Spray the liner of the Instant Pot with non-stick spray. Place the dough in the pot.
- Close the lid and set to the Yogurt setting for 4 hours to allow the dough to rise.
- After rising, remove the dough and shape it into a loaf on a floured surface. Let it rest while preheating the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Place a Dutch oven in the oven while it preheats. Brush the loaf with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Once preheated, take out the Dutch oven and line it with parchment paper. Place the loaf inside, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes to achieve a golden crust.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
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Notes
Store bread at room temperature in a breadbox or wrapped in plastic. For longer storage, freeze wrapped slices.