Description
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Ingredients
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3.25 cups all purpose flour (+ more for dusting)
1 tsp sea salt
1.5 cups warm water
2 tsp instant yeast ((or active dry yeast))
Instructions
- Step 1– In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine 3 : 25 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp instant yeast, and 1 tsp sea salt. Mix well using a spatula or the paddle attachment.
- Step 2– Pour in 1: 5 cups warm water and mix until a soft, sticky dough forms. It’s okay if it sticks to the bottom of the bowl.
- Step 3- Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and a tea towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 2–3 hours until doubled in size.
- Step 4– Lightly flour your counter and hands. Dump the dough onto the floured surface and fold it onto itself to form a round ball. Use a sharp knife to carve an “X” or a few cuts on top.
- Step 5– Place the dough on a floured pizza peel, cardboard, or parchment paper. Let it rest while the oven preheats.
- Step 6– Preheat the oven to 450°F with a pizza stone inside for 45 minutes. Fill an oven-proof bowl with 2 inches of water and place it on the bottom rack to create steam for a crispy crust.
- Step 7– Sprinkle the pizza stone with semolina flour or cornmeal. Carefully slide the dough onto the stone and bake for 30–45 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 8– Transfer the bread to a cooling rack and let it cool completely before slicing. You can also leave it in the oven with the door slightly open to cool.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg