# Soft Crusty Bread

This is the BEST no knead soft crusty bread recipe.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- bowl
- mixer (optional)
- plastic wrap
- enamel pot with lid (Dutch oven)
- parchment paper
- oven
- rack

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Pg1nAjBLz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fb33e370-d5a0-4b2b-b48e-d569ae39950f
- Extracted: 2025-01-15

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