Description
Bake the Ultimate Loaf at Home
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (100°F)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
- Gradually stir in warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
- Let it rise covered for 2 hours at room temperature.
- Shape into a boule on a floured surface; rest 30 minutes.
- Score the top and bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 450°F for 30 minutes covered, then 10–15 minutes uncovered.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg