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no fail crusty bread recipe

No-Fail Crusty Bread

A No-Fail Crusty Bread recipe for beginners
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Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 tsp yeast
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 5/8 cups warm water
  • extra flour as needed

Instructions
 

  • The NIGHT BEFORE: combine ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, a tea towel, and set aside for 12-18 hours
  • The MORNING OF BAKING: Dust your counter and dump the shaggy, sticky dough onto the flour. Fold the dough + a dusting of flour onto itself, being mindful to not squish out all of the air bubbles formed within the dough.
  • Let the dough rest, covered with a tea towel, for 15-30 minutes. Preheat baking dish and oven to 450 degrees at this time. You want the oven HOT so your bread gets a delicious crusty outer layer.
  • Once preheated, bring out the dutch oven and carefully place a small piece of parchment inside so the dough releases easily once baked. Dump the dough into the dutch oven, place the lid on the dish, and pop it back into the oven.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake until golden brown; 15-30 minutes.
  • Let cool, slice, and ENJOY!
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