Easiest way to bake bread.
Mix all ingredients together and leave overnight.
Tips and variations
- Use a cast iron pot with a lid for the best results. The lid creates steam that gives the bread a crispy crust.
- The dough should be sticky and loose. Resist the urge to add more flour.
- Try adding sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or chopped olives for extra flavor and texture.
🍷 Wine pairing
Côtes du Rhône: Rustic bread pairs beautifully with a good red wine. Serve with butter and cheese alongside a Côtes du Rhône or Dolcetto di Alba.
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Ingredients
Method
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl to a sticky dough
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it warm on the kitchen counter for 12-18 hours
- Sprinkle flour on a baking paper and pour the dough over, folding the dough a few times towards the middle
- Cover with a towel and leave the dough to rise for another 2 hours
- Set the oven to 250°
- When there is 35 minutes left of the time to rise, place the iron pot in the oven
- Take out the pan and lift the dough into the pan
- Put the lid on and let the bread bake for 30 minutes at 250°
- Remove the lid and turn down the heat to 200 ° and bake the bread for approx. 15 minutes
Nutrition
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Let us know how it was!FAQ
Can I use a regular pot instead of cast iron?
An oven-safe pot with a lid also works but cast iron gives the best results. The key is that the pot can withstand high heat and has a tight-fitting lid.
How do I know when the bread is done?
It sounds hollow when you tap the bottom and has an internal temperature of 95 to 97 degrees Celsius. The surface should be deep golden brown and crispy.
Can I substitute the flour?
Yes, replace 30 to 40 percent with whole wheat or rye flour for more flavor and fiber. The bread will still rise well and have the right texture.