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5 minute bread

The easiest homemade bread you will ever make; Makes 2 to 4 loaves
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 slices
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Marie

Ingredients

  • 3 cups lukewarm water
  • 6.5 cups all purpose flour up to 7.5 cups, King Arthur brand
  • 1 tablespoon table salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons instant yeast

Instructions

  • Add water to a large bowl or plastic food-grade bucket
  • dissolve yeast in water
  • Add flour and mix to incorporate
  • Add salt and mix in with hands
  • Cover and let rest at room temp for 2 hours
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place bowl/bucket in refrigerator for at least 8 hours and up to 7 days
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450 F and place dutch oven on top of baking stone/steel
  • In the meantime, tear off a piece of dough (1/2 to 1/3 of the dough) and form it into a round; place on floured surface or on top of parchment paper
  • Score bread by making 1/2 inch cuts with scissors or knife and transfer loaf into the bottom of dutch oven and immediately cover for 15 to 20 minutes
  • Uncover and let bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the loaf is browned or the internal temperature is 210 degrees
  • Let the loaf cool on a rack or prop it up on its side

Notes

Makes 2 to 4 loaves depending on desired size

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg