Easy Homemade Bread
Directions
- 1Combine flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- 2Add two cups of warm water and mix until the dough comes together; add more water if needed until it's wet and sticky.
- 3Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for two hours, ideally in an oven with the light on.
- 4Sprinkle flour on your work surface.
- 5Wet your fingers and pull the dough out of the bowl.
- 6Stretch and pull the dough over itself a few times.
- 7Flip the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 8While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with your pot inside.
- 9Transfer the dough onto parchment paper.
- 10Place the dough in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- 11After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups warm water
- additional water
Equipment
ovenbowlparchment paper
Tips
- The dough should be wet and sticky.
- No kneading is required; just stretch and pull the dough over itself.
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