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Soft And Crusty Bread

This blog post will provide you with all the information you need to make the most delicious, soft and crusty bread you’ve ever tasted. We’ll start by discussing the ingredients you need and share simple steps you can follow to make the perfect loaf of bread. We’ll also provide some tips and answer common questions about the recipe. Finally, we’ll provide some serving suggestions to complete your perfect meal. By the time you’ve read this blog post, you’ll have all the information you need to make the best soft and crusty bread recipe out there!
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Prep Time 13 hours
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total Time 13 hours 43 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp rapid active yeast
  • 1½ cups water

Instructions
 

  • Whisk flour, salt, and yeast together in a large bowl.
  • Add water and combine with a spatula.
  • Cover with moist towel and set aside for 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place a dutch oven with a lid inside heated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Shape dough into a ball on a floured surface.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let set until pot is hot.
  • Remove hot pot from the oven and place dough ball inside.
  • Cover pot and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Place bread on a cooling rack and let cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 780mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 3mg
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