Description
A delightful Rustic French Bread Loaf with a crispy crust and soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 410 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 300 milliliters warm water (38 – 46 °C)
Instructions
- Combine active dry yeast, warm water, and sugar in the mixing bowl. Allow to rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast until foamy.
- Add half of the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead on medium-low speed. Gradually add the remaining flour while kneading until the dough just begins to form and is sticky to the touch.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured bowl and cover with a clean towel. Let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours until doubled in size.
- Place the dough on a well-floured surface or parchment paper. Shape gently into a smooth ball, dust with additional flour, then cover with a large inverted bowl and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 220 °C and place a Dutch oven with its lid inside to heat for 20 minutes. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife. Carefully place the dough on parchment into the heated Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. If using a baking sheet, bake for 35 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches approximately 99 °C.
- Remove bread from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, consider placing a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Experiment with adding herbs for additional flavor.
- Allowing the bread to cool completely aids in slicing.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg