Easiest Bread

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the flour.
  3. 3Add 2 and a quarter teaspoons of active dry yeast (or one packet) to the flour and salt.
  4. 4Add 1 and a half cups of warm water to the mixture.
  5. 5Mix the ingredients until combined.
  6. 6Cover the bowl and let the dough proof on the counter for 2 hours.
  7. 7After 2 hours, grab some parchment paper and lightly flour it.
  8. 8Dump the dough onto the floured parchment paper.
  9. 9Shape the dough into a ball.
  10. 10Lightly flour the shaped dough.
  11. 11Cut a square into the top of the dough with a sharp knife to help it rise.
  12. 12Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place your Dutch oven inside to heat up.
  13. 13Carefully place the dough on the parchment paper into the preheated Dutch oven.
  14. 14Add 4 ice cubes behind the parchment paper in the Dutch oven; the steam helps create a crusty exterior.
  15. 15Cover the Dutch oven and place it on a beat up pan to prevent the bottom of the bread from burning.
  16. 16Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes covered.
  17. 17Bake for an additional 15 minutes uncovered for a total of 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 4 Ice cubes

Equipment

bowlDutch ovenparchment paperknifebeat up pan

Tips

  • Let the tap water run until it's really hot for the warm water needed for the dough.
  • Place the Dutch oven on a beat up pan to create a barrier and prevent the bottom of the bread from burning.

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