The EASIEST Bread
Directions
- 1Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl.
- 2Add 2 teaspoons of salt.
- 3Add 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast (or one packet).
- 4Add 1 1/2 cups of really warm water.
- 5Mix until combined.
- 6Cover the bowl and let the dough proof on the counter for 2 hours.
- 7Grab parchment paper and lightly flour it.
- 8Dump the dough onto the floured parchment paper.
- 9Shape the dough into a ball, lightly flouring as needed.
- 10Use a sharp knife to cut a square into the top of the dough to help it rise.
- 11Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- 12Carefully place the dough with the parchment paper into the preheated Dutch oven.
- 13Add 4 ice cubes behind the parchment paper in the Dutch oven.
- 14Cover the Dutch oven.
- 15Place the Dutch oven on a beat up pan to prevent the bottom from burning.
- 16Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes covered.
- 17Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes uncovered.
- 18Slice and serve the bread, optionally with butter.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2.25 teaspoons or one packet of active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 4 ice cubes
Equipment
bowlparchment papersharp knifeDutch ovenovenbeat up pan
Tips
- The steam created by the ice cubes helps create a crusty exterior.
- Place the Dutch oven on a beat up pan to create a barrier between the oven and the Dutch oven so the bottom doesn't burn.