Description
A simple yet transformative recipe to create a crusty, flavorful loaf with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour (or plain/all-purpose, 450g)
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried, instant, or rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (375 ml)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the warm water and olive oil, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Prepare to rise by spraying the top of the dough with cooking spray, covering with plastic wrap, and letting it rest for 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough on a floured surface, folding it to create a round shape.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper and place it into the hot pot, covering and baking for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a crunchier crust, place a pan with water in the oven while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80 per slice
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg