Rustic French Bread
A straightforward and rewarding recipe for crusty Rustic French Bread that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups water (105 – 115°F)
Instructions
- Mix the yeast, warm water, and sugar in the bowl of your stand mixer. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Add half of the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead at medium-low speed.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining flour, kneading until the dough comes together; it will be sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured bowl and cover it with a clean towel. Let it rise for 2 hours.
- Lightly flour a piece of parchment paper or cutting board. Gently form the dough into a smooth ball and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F, placing a Dutch oven with its lid inside to preheat for 20 minutes.
- Score the top of the bread with a sharp knife, then carefully transfer it into the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake the bread with the lid on for 30 minutes; then remove the lid and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Slice and serve once cooled.
Notes
For best results, use fresh yeast. This bread can be served with soups, herbed butter, or as a base for sandwiches.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/rustic-french-bread/