Directions
- 1In a large bowl, mix 3 1/2 cups of flour, 1 3/4 cups of warm water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of instant yeast until combined.
- 2Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a cool area for 5 hours.
- 3Grate 1/2 cup of frozen butter (frozen the night before).
- 4Add half of the grated butter to the dough and mix until incorporated.
- 5Add the other half of the grated butter and gently fold the dough to create layers.
- 6Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- 7Remove the dough from the refrigerator 40 minutes before baking.
- 8Flour a clean surface and gently shape the dough into a ball. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 9Preheat your oven to 425°F and place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- 10Place the dough in the preheated Dutch oven, score the top with a knife, and bake covered for 30 minutes.
- 11Remove the lid from the Dutch oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- 12Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups bread flour
- 1.75 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon instant yeast
- 0.5 cup frozen butter
Equipment
large bowlwhiskkitchen towelgraterDutch oven
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