Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on parchment paper.
- Once heated, carefully transfer the dough into the Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a crustier bread, use steam in the oven by adding a pan of water.
- Experiment with different types of flour for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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