Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp dry yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, dry yeast, and sea salt until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir with a spoon until the dough comes together into a shaggy mass.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- First rise: Place the dough in a bowl and cover it with a clean cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for 2 to 3 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
- Shape the dough: Gently take the edges of the dough and fold them inwards toward the center to form a ball. Avoid kneading at this stage to retain air pockets.
- Second rise: Place the shaped dough into the prepared baking dish. Cover and let it rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Score the dough: Using a serrated knife, make a few shallow cuts on the surface of the dough to allow expansion during baking.
- Bake the bread: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate the yeast properly, ideally around 100-110°F (37-43°C).
- Do not add extra flour while kneading, as it can make the bread dense.
- The rising times may vary depending on room temperature; the dough should double in size.
- Allowing the bread to cool completely is essential to prevent a gummy texture inside.
- This bread freezes well; slice and freeze leftover bread to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
