Friday, November 13, 2020

Simple Crusty Bread

Originally found here

3 cups warm water (about 100F)

1 1/2 TBSP yeast

1 TBSP salt

6 1/2 cups flour (plus more for dusting)

Some olive oil (I use this on my hands if the dough is sticky, and also so it doesn't stick to the pan)


Mix ingredients. Cover with a towel and let sit for 2-5 hours at room temp.

Can form into a couple loaves, either on a baking sheet with parchment paper or a couple of bread pans. Can slash the top with a sharp knife before rising again.

Rise for about 40 minutes. If baking on a baking stone, put in oven while it is preheating to 450F. Slide loaves onto baking stone (or put the  bread loaf pans, if that is what you are using. Toss 5-6 ice cubes into the bottom of the oven to make steam while it's cooking. Bake about 24-28 minutes.

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