Freshly Baked Bread
Servings: 2 loafs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Wait Time: About 8-24 hours
Cook Time: 55 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups (512g) All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 3/4 cups cool water
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large bowl that is not metal, mix the flour, salt, yeast, and water in a large bowl. Stir, and then use your hands or a dough whisk to mix and form a sticky dough.
You will want to work the dough just enough to incorporate all the flour.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, or bowl covers and let it rest at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. It will become bubbly and rise quite a bit.
After your dough has risen, either divide it into two loafs or leave it as is.
Lightly grease your loaf dish(s), preferably glass, and transfer the dough to evenly to them.
Let the dough rest for 1 hour.
After an hour, cover each loaf dish with foil and place into a cool oven.
Preheat your oven to 425°F and bake for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes to brown the top.
Remove the loaf from the pan and place onto a cooling rack for 1 hour.
Slice and enjoy!
Notes: Feel free to add 2 tablespoons of rosemary and some garlic to the dough mix to add some more flavor.