Professional Homemade Bread Recipe

Professional Homemade Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 800g wheat flour
• 540g water
• 25g salt
• 7g dry yeast

Method:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   In a large bowl, combine the flour, dry yeast, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
2. Mixing:
   Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, mixing well until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Resting Period:
   Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
4. Folding the Dough:
   After 1 hour, gently press down on the dough to deflate it slightly. Fold the dough over itself from the edges towards the center, repeating this process at least 3 times to build structure.
5. Preparing for Baking:
   Preheat your Dutch oven in the oven at 250°C/480°F for about 30 minutes.
6. Baking Process:
   Carefully place the dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Final Baking:
   After 30 minutes, remove the lid from the Dutch oven and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the bread is beautifully golden brown.
8. Cooling:
   Once baked, remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing. This resting period helps in achieving the perfect texture.

Enjoy your freshly baked homemade bread, perfect for any occasion!