Rustic Bread Recipe
A traditional rustic bread recipe that yields a crusty exterior and a soft interior, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups warm water
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 pkg)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 6 cups flour (750 g)
- 3 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour and salt. Mix until combined into a soft dough.
- Cover and let rise for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with a pizza stone or cookie sheet inside. Place a baking dish with 2 inches of water on the bottom rack.
- Sprinkle flour on the counter, turn out the dough, fold, divide into two balls, and cut an X on top of each.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
If the dough is too sticky, add ¼ cup flour at a time until manageable.