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Crusty Bread

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Servings: 3 Loaves
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 Container 4 quarts

Method
 

  1. Pour the lukewarm water into a large container
  2. Add in yeast and coarse salt; giving it a quick whisk
  3. Add the flour
  4. Knead all of the ingredients until well combined
  5. If the dough is dry, add a small amount of water
  6. Cover and set in a warm place for approximately 2 hours
  7. Afterwards, place the container in the fridge overnight (Optional)
To Bake Bread
  1. Cut approximately 1 pound of dough from the container
  2. Form into a ball or baguette-style loaf
  3. Let it sit to rise for 20 minutes.
  4. Before placing in oven brush dough with water and score the top.
  5. While the loaf is rising, heat the oven to 450 degrees.
  6. Prepare the oven by placing a baking sheet or pizza stone in the middle rack and a broiler pan in the bottom.
  7. When the oven is at the right temperature place loaf on the heated sheet and pour a cup of water into the broiler pan.
  8. 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.