Ingredients
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and instant yeast.
- Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it sit at room temperature for about 3 hours, allowing the dough to rise and develop flavor.
- After 3 hours, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a ball.
- Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and cover it with a kitchen towel. Let it rise for an additional 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven with its lid inside to preheat as well.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, carefully remove the preheated Dutch oven from the oven.
- Using the parchment paper, carefully lower the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
- Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.