A simple bread that is delicious, wonderfully crispy on the outside, and airy and chewy on the inside. This bread comes out perfectly all the time, it does not matter if you are a new or experienced baker. It’s that easy!
INGREDIENTS
- Water – 1 3/4 cups
- Yeast – 1 tablespoon
- Flour – 4 cups
- Salt – 2 teaspoons
PROCEDURE
Pour 1 cup of lukewarm water into a bowl, add the yeast and mix to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Add the flour, salt, and 3/4 cup of water and mix to combine. The dough should be quite sticky.
Cover with a kitchen towel and leave at room temperature for 2 hours.
Flour your work surface. Divide dough into 2 and shape into balls. Generously flour the tops of the dough, cover, and allow to rise for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, dust the tops of the doughs with extra flour and slash the tops with a sharp knife or blade.
Pour a cup of water into a baking tin and place it in the lower rack of the oven to create steam. Bread should be in the middle rack.
Bake in a preheated 350 F degrees oven for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool, slice and enjoy!
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