GoWise / Instant Pot Yogurt Whey Dutch Oven Crusty Bread

Step 1

Warm whey (or water) to 100˚ F).

Step 2

In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast and salt. Add warmed Whey (or water) and mix together until a shaggy mixture forms (mixture will be loose and sticky; this is what you want).

Step 3

Place dough in Instant Pot and push the Yogurt button and adjust until display reads 24:00 and "Less." Use the - button and adjust down to 3 hours. Place cover on Instant Pot.

Step 4

When Instant Pot beeps, place a Cast Iron Dutch Oven into your oven and turn oven on to 500 degrees.

Step 5

Remove dough from Instant Pot and place onto a floured surface.  Sprinkle a little flour on to top of dough and form into a ball.

Step 6

Cover with a tea towel and bench rest 30 minutes. (That means leave on the counter undisturbed.)

Step 7

Place the dough into the heated Dutch oven and spritz with a little water.  Place on lid and close oven door. Turn temperature to 450 degrees and bake for 25 minutes..

Step 8

After 25 minutes is up, remove lid and bake for an additional 20 minutes

Step 9

Remove Bread from Dutch Oven and place on cooling rack.  Allow to cool before cutting Bread.