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Easy crusty bread

The most delicious bread recipe I have tried. It is easy to make and requires very little effort and delivers a crusty, delicious loaf every time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups warm water (When you put your finger in the water, it should feel like nothing. This is called blood temperature. 98.6°F or 37°C)
  • 10 g (2tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 cups flour (+1 cup for dusting)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the water, sugar and yeast. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the flour and salt then knead with the dough hook for 5 minutes.
  3. The dough will be slightly sticky but shouldn't be wet. If it is, add 1-2 tbsp flour and knead in.
  4. Bring the dough together into a ball with your hand. Dust over 1-2 tbsp flour (you want it to be well covered).
  5. Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and allow the dough to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size. Leaving the dough in a warm spot will aid the rising.
  6. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Place a pot (dutch oven) with a lid into the oven to preheat.
  7. When the dough has proved, turn it out onto a floured surface. Fold the edges into the center of the dough then place into a floured bowl, seam side down. Dust over more flour.
  8. Cover with the tea towel and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Carefully remove the pot from the oven and remove the lid. Transfer the dough to the pot and cover with the lid.
  10. Place in the oven and allow to bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove the lid and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
  12. Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes (or until it has cooled to room temperature) before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 293mg 12%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.