Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, and salt until well combined.
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Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours, allowing it to ferment and develop flavor.
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After the resting period, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven with its lid on inside to heat up.
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Meanwhile, turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and shape it into a ball, tucking the edges underneath to create a smooth top.
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Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and place the dough ball inside, seam-side up.
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Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and return it to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound bread-making skills – they’ll be asking for your secret recipe in no time!
