# Foolproof Bread

A foolproof recipe for making a simple, delicious loaf of bread.

- Total time: 12 min
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

## Instructions

1. Combine flour, water, yeast, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large bowl. Mix well with a large spoon and use your hands to form a raggedy ball. Add more flour if needed.
2. Coat the dough with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, cover, and let sit overnight (at least 8 hours) at room temperature.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a tight ball.
4. Place the dough on parchment paper, cover with a towel, and let rest for 2 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
6. Score the top of the dough with an X and transfer it to the hot Dutch oven.
7. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
9. Allow bread to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- large spoon
- parchment paper
- towel
- Dutch oven
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15vbfkA3vv/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/37279bc4-ea15-42fb-9948-ec779dcac3d7
- Extracted: 2025-04-24

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