Ingredients
- 4 - 4 1/2 cups (500 - 540g) flour
- 1 tablespoon (11g) sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoon (12.5g) instant yeast
- 2 1/2 teaspoon (15g) salt
- 1 2/3 cups (380g) warm water
Materials
- large mixing bowl
- oil
- parchment paper
- measuring cups
- scale (optional)
Steps
- Put 4 cups flour and all salt into bowl
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast together
- Wait 5 minutes for yeast to bubble
- Mix the above together
- Knead until dough is slightly bouncy, incorporating flour as needed
- In lightly oiled bowl, let dough proof for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size
- Split dough into two parts, shape into loaves
- Lightly wrap loaves in greased plastic wrap
- Set oven to 450F while loaves proof for another 45 minutes
- Lightly dust then slash tops of loaves
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, 190 degrees F internal temp