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Crusty Bread

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Servings 3 Loaves

Equipment

  • 1 Container 4 quarts

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups water lukewarm
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp dry yeast
  • 1/2 Tbsp coarse salt
  • 6 1/2 cups unbleached four

Instructions
 

  • Pour the lukewarm water into a large container
  • Add in yeast and coarse salt; giving it a quick whisk
  • Add the flour
  • Knead all of the ingredients until well combined
  • If the dough is dry, add a small amount of water
  • Cover and set in a warm place for approximately 2 hours
  • Afterwards, place the container in the fridge overnight (Optional)

To Bake Bread

  • Cut approximately 1 pound of dough from the container
  • Form into a ball or baguette-style loaf
  • Let it sit to rise for 20 minutes.
  • Before placing in oven brush dough with water and score the top.
  • While the loaf is rising, heat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Prepare the oven by placing a baking sheet or pizza stone in the middle rack and a broiler pan in the bottom.
  • When the oven is at the right temperature place loaf on the heated sheet and pour a cup of water into the broiler pan.
  • Bake the loaf for 25 to 30 minutes.

Notes

*Use a bit of oil on your hands to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands, making it easier to knead.
** You can skip the refrigeration and go straight to prepping to bake.