This recipe can make 2 large loaves or 4 smaller perfect for bread bowls!
What you’ll need:
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
7 cups all purpose flour
3 cups warm water
How to make it:
In the bowl of a stand mixer mix salt and yeast with 3 cups warm water.
Mix in the flour a cup at a time.
The dough is pretty sticky.
Cover with a dish towel and let rise 3 hours.
Dust the counter top with flour and divide dough into 2 or 4 equal portions.
Preheat oven to 450.
Roll into a ball and let set on an upside down baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 45 minutes.
Place a broiler pan with a few cups of water in the oven for 10 minutes to create steam.
Dust the bread with flour and slash the top of the loaves 3 times with a knife.
Bake the bread for 30 minutes.
Cool and enjoy ❤️