The EASIEST Bread
Directions
- 1Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
- 2Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the flour.
- 3Add 2 and a quarter teaspoons of active dry yeast (or one packet) to the bowl.
- 4Add 1.5 cups of really warm water to the dry ingredients.
- 5Mix the ingredients until combined.
- 6Cover the bowl and let it proof on the counter for 2 hours.
- 7Grab some parchment paper and lightly flour it.
- 8Dump the dough onto the floured parchment paper.
- 9Shape the dough into a ball, lightly flouring it as needed.
- 10Using a sharp knife, cut a square into the top of the dough to help it rise.
- 11Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and place your Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- 12Carefully place the dough (on parchment paper) into the hot Dutch oven.
- 13Add 4 ice cubes behind the parchment paper in the Dutch oven.
- 14Place the Dutch oven on a baking pan to create a barrier between the oven and the Dutch oven so the bottom doesn't burn.
- 15Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes covered.
- 16Bake for an additional 15 minutes uncovered.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 4 ice cubes
Equipment
bowlparchment papersharp knifeDutch ovenbaking pan
Tips
- The steam from the ice cubes helps create a crusty exterior.
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