Artisan Bread Recipe (Without a Dutch oven)
Ingredients:
1 tsp activated yeast
2 tsp sugar
1 ½ cups water – 375ml (108°F / 42°C)
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp salt
3 cups flour (1 cup = 250ml)
Recipe:
Activate Yeast:
1 tsp yeast + 2 tsp sugar
1.5 cups water (375ml, 108°F) → Stir & let sit 5-10 min until foamy
Mix Ingredients:
Add 1 tsp vinegar + 1 tsp salt, mix well
Add 3 cups flour (750ml, approx. 375g / 13.2oz) → Mix until no dry flour remains
First Rise:
Cover & let rise 1.5 hrs in a warm place (oven off works well)
Fold & Second Rise:
Use a spatula to fold all sides toward the center
Cover & proof another 1.5 hrs
Bake:
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C)
Place dough in a cast iron pan & cover with foil
Bake 35 min (foil on)
Remove foil → Bake another 15-20 min until golden brown
Cool & Serve:
Let bread rest 20 min - 1 hour before cutting (If you can wait that long)