This is my easy, go-to crusty bread
Ingredients
- 450 grams (3 cups) bread flour
- 7 grams (2 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 10 grams (2 teaspoons) salt
- 360 grams (1.5 cups) warm water
Instructions
- Add the water and yeast to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the flour and salt. Stir to combine into a shaggy dough.
- Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees with a dutch oven inside.
- Pour the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a ball.
- Use a knife to score the top of the dough. Place on parchment paper and carefully place into the preheated dutch oven. Cover and bake for 35 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and cook for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy!
Serves 6-8
Takes 1 hour (plus 2 hour rise time)