Foolproof Bread

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a large spoon.
  2. 2Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a large spoon.
  3. 3Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a large spoon.
  4. 4Use your hands to combine everything and form a raggedy ball. Add more flour if needed.
  5. 5Use your hands to combine everything and form a raggedy ball. Add more flour if needed.
  6. 6Use your hands to combine everything and form a raggedy ball. Add more flour if needed.
  7. 7Coat with olive oil, cover, and let sit overnight or at least 8 hours.
  8. 8Coat with olive oil, cover, and let sit overnight or at least 8 hours.
  9. 9Coat with olive oil, cover, and let sit overnight or at least 8 hours.
  10. 10Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a tight ball. Place on parchment paper.
  11. 11Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a tight ball. Place on parchment paper.
  12. 12Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a tight ball. Place on parchment paper.
  13. 13Cover with a towel for 2 more hours.
  14. 14Cover with a towel for 2 more hours.
  15. 15Cover with a towel for 2 more hours.
  16. 16Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
  17. 17Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
  18. 18Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
  19. 19Score the top of the dough and transfer to the hot Dutch oven.
  20. 20Score the top of the dough and transfer to the hot Dutch oven.
  21. 21Score the top of the dough and transfer to the hot Dutch oven.
  22. 22Bake with the lid on for 30 minutes.
  23. 23Bake with the lid on for 30 minutes.
  24. 24Bake with the lid on for 30 minutes.
  25. 25Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  26. 26Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  27. 27Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  28. 28Allow bread to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.
  29. 29Allow bread to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.
  30. 30Allow bread to cool for 30 minutes before cutting.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

large bowllarge spoonparchment papertowelDutch ovenknife