Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups water (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add water while stirring until combined into a shaggy dough.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let it rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat your Dutch oven to 450°F (232°C) for about 30 minutes.
- Turn the rested dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball. Let it rest for an additional 30 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg