Dutch Oven Crusty Bread Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar...

Dutch Oven Crusty Bread
Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water

1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

In a bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and mix to form a dough.

Knead the dough for 10 minutes and let it rise for 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.

Shape the dough into a round loaf and carefully place it into the hot Dutch oven.

Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and crusty.

Let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!