Dutch Oven Bread

Ingredients

• 1300 g flour(300g)
• 27 g active dry yeast(7g)
• 31 teaspoon salt(5g)
• 4210 g warm water(210g)

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast (rehydrated in a little water), and salt, but do not put the yeast directly on the salt.
2. 2Add the warm water to obtain a sticky dough.
3. 3Cover and let rest at room temperature, then fold the dough 2-3 times by hand.
4. 4Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
5. 5Let the dough return to room temperature for about 45 minutes.
6. 6Shape the dough into a ball without deflating it too much.
7. 7Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) with the empty Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
8. 8Place the dough in the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
9. 9Uncover and bake for about 15 more minutes for a golden crust.