This has got to be my most recent recipe obsession! This recipe makes one large loaf of delicious, dense bread. This bread is perfect to eat warm with butter, with a bowl of soup, or even for a sandwich.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon softened butter
3 cups flour (extra 1/4 cup if necessary)
step one
In a large metal bowl, dissolve yeast in water
Once dissolved, mix in all ingredients, gradually adding flour
Lightly knead for 3 or so minutes
step two
Cover bowl with a cloth and let rise for 40 - 45 minutes
step three
Once dough has doubled in size, kneed for approximately 5 minutes
Line dutch oven with parchment paper and transfer dough
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes
step four
Top dough with olive oil and sea salt
Pre-heat oven to 375* F
step five
Cook at 375* F for 40 - 50 minutes
or until crust is golden brown
step six
Serve and enjoy!
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