Soft Crusty Bread

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add yeast to warm water and let it bloom for 3-5 minutes.
  2. 2Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until incorporated (about 2 minutes).
  3. 3Cover the bowl and let rise for 2-3 hours, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  4. 4If refrigerated, take out and bring to room temperature (30 mins).
  5. 5Preheat oven to 450°F and place the enamel pot in the oven while preheating.
  6. 6Place dough on parchment paper, form into a ball, and place in the pot.
  7. 7Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 12 minutes.
  8. 8Remove from oven, let rest completely on a rack before cutting, and wrap tightly for storage.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp active yeast
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp salt

Equipment

bowlmixer (optional)plastic wrapenamel pot with lid (Dutch oven)parchment paperovenrack