EASY CRUSTY BREAD 🍞

[Ui Ui]

Hello! I want to share my recipe for an easy homemade French bread. This recipe promises to be a hit - it's ready in just a few hours with no overnight rise. You'll get a crispy crust on the outside and soft, airy bread on the inside. It's also vegetarian-friendly. I recommend everyone to try this! Good luck!

Ingredients:

• 6 ¾ teaspoons active dry yeast (27 grams)
• 3 teaspoons sugar (12 grams) (use honey if you prefer)
• 3 ¾ cups warm water (900 grams)
• 3 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt (24 grams)
• 7 ½ to 10 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour (1200 grams) plus extra for dusting

Directions:

1. Mix the Dough & First Rise (1 Hour):

• Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a large mixing bowl. Let the yeast proof for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is foamy.
• Add flour to the bowl. Mix with a sturdy spatula until the dough starts to come together, then add salt and mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Note: This is a relatively wet dough, so it may seem a bit shaggy and sticky at this point. Don't worry - it will become more smooth and elastic as we go!
• Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and let rise on the counter for about 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in size.

2. Shape the Dough & Final Rise (30 Minutes):

• When the dough has risen, lightly flour a large cutting board.
• Tip the dough out of the bowl onto the cutting board. Do not punch the dough down - you want to keep all those nice air bubbles intact.
• Shape the dough into a round loaf by pulling each corner of the dough towards the center and repeating until the dough feels tight and begins to resist your folds. Flip the dough over and pull it into a round loaf.
• Flour a proofing basket or a medium bowl and place your loaf into it seam-side down. Cover with a tea towel and let rise another 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.

3. Heat the Oven:

• While the bread is rising, place an empty Dutch oven (with the lid on) in your oven and heat to 460 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Bake:

• When the oven is hot, use oven mitts to pull the Dutch oven out and remove the lid.
• Lay a piece of parchment paper on your counter or cutting board. Tip your bread dough gently out of the proofing basket onto the parchment paper, seam side up.
• Carefully use the sides of the parchment to lift the bread and place it into the hot Dutch oven.
• Put your oven mitts back on, place the Dutch oven lid back on the pot, and slide the whole thing back into your hot oven.
• Cook the bread for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, remove the lid from your Dutch oven. Continue cooking the bread, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes more until the bread has a beautiful brown crust.
• When the bread is done, use oven mitts to pull the pot out of your oven. Use a long spatula or the corners of your parchment paper to lift the bread out of the Dutch oven and onto a cooling rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it.
• Slice, slather with butter, and enjoy!

 

[Cookie2122]

Nice one. This easy crusty bread is a simple, no-fuss way to enjoy fresh, homemade bread with a delightful crispy crust. You can definitely enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of easy crusty bread!

 

[chiumui]

I love how this recipe doesn't require an overnight rise. Perfect for when a bread craving strikes!

 

[culinary_connoisseur]

Curious how this French bread tastes - anyone tried it yet? Thinking of giving it a go this weekend.

 

[Ui Ui]

Nice one. This easy crusty bread is a simple, no-fuss way to enjoy fresh, homemade bread with a delightful crispy crust. You can definitely enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of easy crusty bread!

Totally! Nothing beats that simple, fresh, homemade bread with a killer crust. Thanks for loving the recipe!

 

[Ui Ui]

I love how this recipe doesn't require an overnight rise. Perfect for when a bread craving strikes!

Right?! So glad you love it! No waiting around, just instant bread goodness when the craving hits. Thanks for the love!

 

[Ui Ui]

Curious how this French bread tastes - anyone tried it yet? Thinking of giving it a go this weekend.

Oh, it's delish! Crunchy on the outside, soft inside. Give it a shot this weekend, you won't regret it! Thanks for the interest!

 

[Kardel]

Hello! I want to share my recipe for an easy homemade French bread. This recipe promises to be a hit - it's ready in just a few hours with no overnight rise. You'll get a crispy crust on the outside and soft, airy bread on the inside. It's also vegetarian-friendly. I recommend everyone to try this! Good luck!

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Ingredients:

• 6 ¾ teaspoons active dry yeast (27 grams)
• 3 teaspoons sugar (12 grams) (use honey if you prefer)
• 3 ¾ cups warm water (900 grams)
• 3 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt (24 grams)
• 7 ½ to 10 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour (1200 grams) plus extra for dusting

Directions:

1. Mix the Dough & First Rise (1 Hour):

• Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a large mixing bowl. Let the yeast proof for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is foamy.
• Add flour to the bowl. Mix with a sturdy spatula until the dough starts to come together, then add salt and mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Note: This is a relatively wet dough, so it may seem a bit shaggy and sticky at this point. Don't worry - it will become more smooth and elastic as we go!
• Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and let rise on the counter for about 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in size.

2. Shape the Dough & Final Rise (30 Minutes):

• When the dough has risen, lightly flour a large cutting board.
• Tip the dough out of the bowl onto the cutting board. Do not punch the dough down - you want to keep all those nice air bubbles intact.
• Shape the dough into a round loaf by pulling each corner of the dough towards the center and repeating until the dough feels tight and begins to resist your folds. Flip the dough over and pull it into a round loaf.
• Flour a proofing basket or a medium bowl and place your loaf into it seam-side down. Cover with a tea towel and let rise another 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.

3. Heat the Oven:

• While the bread is rising, place an empty Dutch oven (with the lid on) in your oven and heat to 460 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Bake:

• When the oven is hot, use oven mitts to pull the Dutch oven out and remove the lid.
• Lay a piece of parchment paper on your counter or cutting board. Tip your bread dough gently out of the proofing basket onto the parchment paper, seam side up.
• Carefully use the sides of the parchment to lift the bread and place it into the hot Dutch oven.
• Put your oven mitts back on, place the Dutch oven lid back on the pot, and slide the whole thing back into your hot oven.
• Cook the bread for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, remove the lid from your Dutch oven. Continue cooking the bread, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes more until the bread has a beautiful brown crust.
• When the bread is done, use oven mitts to pull the pot out of your oven. Use a long spatula or the corners of your parchment paper to lift the bread out of the Dutch oven and onto a cooling rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it.
• Slice, slather with butter, and enjoy!

I tried this crusty bread recipe yesterday, and it turned out amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy, and the inside was soft and airy. Definitely making it again soon!

 

[Ui Ui]

I tried this crusty bread recipe yesterday, and it turned out amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy, and the inside was soft and airy. Definitely making it again soon!

That's awesome! So glad it turned out great! Can't wait for round two! Thanks for trying out the recipe!

 

[Mui]

Hey, thanks for sharing your French bread recipe! It sounds amazing with that crispy crust and soft inside. Can't wait to give it a shot!

 

[Ui Ui]

Hey, thanks for sharing your French bread recipe! It sounds amazing with that crispy crust and soft inside. Can't wait to give it a shot!

Hey, no problem! So glad you liked the recipe! The crispy crust with the soft inside is a game changer, right? Can't wait to hear how it turns out for you! Thanks for giving it a try!