Ingredients
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- 3 cups (375 g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) lukewarm water
- 2¼ tsp (7 g) instant yeast
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the lukewarm water and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 60 to 75 minutes, until doubled.
- Divide into two portions and shape each into a long loaf with tapered ends.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and rest 25 to 35 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Make 3 to 4 shallow diagonal slashes across each loaf.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes until deeply golden and crisp. For extra crust, add a tray of hot water to a lower rack for steam.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.