Quick and Crunchy Bread

Ingredients:

• • Flour: 3 cups (preferably white spelled or white wheat flour)

• • Warm Water: 1.5 cups
  • Salt: 2 heaping teaspoons
  • Dry Yeast: 2 teaspoons

Directions:

1. 1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
      • In a large bowl, add 3 cups of flour and 2 heaping teaspoons of salt. Mix gently to combine.
   2. Add Yeast:
      • • Stir in 2 teaspoons of dry yeast into the flour mixture.

   3. Add Warm Water:
      • • Fill a cup with very warm water. Pour 1 cup into the flour mixture and stir to dissolve the yeast.
        • Add another half cup of warm water, adjusting as necessary to achieve a dough that is not too thick or too runny.

   4. Mix the Dough:
      • Use a silicone spoon to mix until the dough comes together. If it’s too thick, add a little more water.

1. 1. Let the Dough Rise:
      • Cover the bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap. You can let it rise:
        • • In the refrigerator overnight
          • At room temperature for about 3 hours
          • In a preheated oven at 30°C (86°F) for 1 hour.

   2. Preheat the Oven:
      • • Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) along with a pot and lid (cast iron or oven-safe pot).

   3. Shape the Dough:
      • Once risen, fold the dough gently and prepare to transfer it.

1. 1. Transfer to Pot:
      • Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven. Sprinkle a little flour on the bottom, then place the dough inside. Sprinkle a bit more flour on top.
   2. Bake with Lid:
      • • Cover the pot with the lid and bake for 45 minutes.

   3. Finish Baking:
      • After 45 minutes, remove the lid and lower the oven temperature to 200°C (392°F). Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until the bread is golden and crusty.

1. Cool and Slice:
   • Once done, remove the bread from the pot and let it cool slightly before slicing.