Description
A simple, hands-off loaf that gives a soft, tender crumb and a thin, golden crust, perfect for sandwiches.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Pour in the water and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a rough, shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest for 12–18 hours.
- After the long rest, flour a clean work surface lightly and turn the dough out onto it. Fold the dough over itself a few times to shape it into a loose ball. Let it rest uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a 5-6 quart Dutch oven into the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C). After the rest, shape the dough into a smooth ball and transfer it into a bowl lined with parchment paper.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven, lift the dough by the parchment, and lower it into the pot. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown. The loaf should sound hollow when tapped. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best results, measure flour by weight. Let the loaf cool fully before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg