Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water (and sugar/honey or oil if using).
- Stir with a spoon until all flour is incorporated — the dough will be sticky and rough, not smooth (that’s perfect!).
- Cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rest at room temperature for 2–3 hours, or until doubled in size and bubbly.
2️⃣ Shape the Dough
- Dust your hands and a surface with a bit of flour.
- Gently lift the dough and form it into a round or oval loaf — no kneading!
- Place on a piece of parchment paper or in a lightly floured bowl.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes while preheating the oven.
3️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place a Dutch oven (or any heavy pot with a lid) inside to heat up for 30 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the dough (with parchment paper) into the hot pot.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
4️⃣ Cool & Enjoy
- Let it cool completely before slicing (it finishes cooking as it cools).
- The crust will be beautifully crisp, and the inside will be soft and fluffy!
💡 Tips:
- Keeps fresh for 2–3 days at room temperature.
- You can mix in herbs, garlic, seeds, or cheese for endless variations.
- If you don’t have a Dutch oven, bake on a baking sheet with a small dish of hot water on the rack below for steam.
✨ The Result:
A golden, rustic loaf with an irresistible crackly crust and pillowy soft center — made with just flour, yeast, salt, and water! 😍
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